A stationary upper level low pressure system that settled into the Great Basin around the 10th provided a steady stream of near record subtropical atmospheric moisture over New Mexico.  At least 4 back-to-back upper level disturbances pushed north and east across the region and interacted with the monsoon moisture plume through the 14th to produce widespread historic rainfall amounts.  Significant flooding impacted the state as rainfall amounts over this 5-day period averaged 3 to 6 inches and in some areas just over 10 inches.  Several river gauges reported record to near record crests and in a couple cases gauges were completely destroyed.  Emergency management reported disastrous impacts to residential, commercial, and transportation infrastructure.  A total of 14 counties, 4 cities and towns, 5 pueblos, and the Navajo Nation were included in a statewide and Presidential disaster declaration.  The New Mexico State EOC was staffed at Level 2 operations for several days.  Damages from this widespread historic rainfall event for northern and central New Mexico likely exceeded 10 million dollars.

Flood in SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO
From 15-SEP-13 16:00:00 to 17-SEP-13 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: BERNARDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Widespread heavy rainfall led to a near record crest on the Rio Puerco at Bernardo.  The peak flow of 7,120 cfs at 1130pm on the 15th was the second highest crest ever observed dating back to 1941.  The river was above action stage for several days and was above flood stage between 7pm on the 15th and 10am on the 16th.  Flooding occurred areas along the river.  The Rio Grande at Acacia reported a 9,000 cfs at 130pm on the 16th, which was the highest crest ever observed.

Flood in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 15-SEP-13 20:00:00 to 16-SEP-13 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: GALISTEO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Galisteo Creek below Galisteo Dam measured its highest crest on record dating back to 1971.  The gage was above action stage between 9pm on the 15th and 3pm on the 16th with a record peak crest of 2,850 cfs.  Low lying areas along the creek were flooded.  NM 22 and Pueblo Route 85 were closed due to flooded arroyo over roadways.

Flash Flood in CHAVES, NEW MEXICO
From 16-SEP-13 07:27:00 to 16-SEP-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: (ROW)ROSWELL IND AIRPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flood crest in the Rio Felix overtopped the Y.O. Crossing Road bridge.

Flash Flood in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 15-SEP-13 17:00:00 to 15-SEP-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: MADRID
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

State EOC Situation Report #12 indicated 10 businesses were flooded in Madrid.  Most significant damage done to Mine Shaft Tavern and nearby museums.  Mud and coal damage to most structures.  Gold Mine Road, Rogersville Road, and Puebla Road 76 were cleared of flooding debris.

Flash Flood in RIO ARRIBA, NEW MEXICO
From 15-SEP-13 19:29:00 to 15-SEP-13 21:29:00 (MST-7)
Location: SANTA CLARA PUEBLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water flowing over NM 30 around mile marker 7.  Thirteen homes were flooded in Santa Clara Pueblo including a health center.  Flooding debris reported over numerous roads in the pueblo.  A public walk way and skate park damaged due to erosion.  A total of 79 structures were damaged in this multi-day event.

Flash Flood in SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO
From 15-SEP-13 22:00:00 to 16-SEP-13 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAVA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

US 380 was closed between San Antonio and Carrizozo due to flooding.  A levee broke leading to heavy erosion along the roadway.  NM 1 was also closed between mile markers 21 and 22 due to a wash out.

Flood in GUADALUPE, NEW MEXICO
From 17-SEP-13 02:41:00 to 17-SEP-13 11:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: COLONIAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Gallinas River at Colonias was above action stage for several days and above flood stage between 330am and 1130am on the 17th.  This flood wave surged downstream from Colonias toward Santa Rosa Lake.  Low lying areas around the river were flooded.

Flood in GUADALUPE, NEW MEXICO
From 17-SEP-13 02:41:00 to 17-SEP-13 11:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: COLONIAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Gallinas River at Colonias was above action stage for several days and above flood stage between 330am and 1130am on the 17th.  Low lying areas around the river were flooded.

Flood in CHAVES, NEW MEXICO
From 16-SEP-13 08:16:00 to 18-SEP-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: (ROW)ROSWELL IND AIRPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flows on the Rio Felix at the Old Highway Bridge near Hagerman indicated that flooding from the upstream area around Y.O. Crossing Road resulted in flooding in the area for at least two days after the heavy rain had ended.