Isolated thunderstorms developed just north of the Whitewater-Baldy burn scar during the early afternoon and within an hour, isolated strong thunderstorms were directly over the burn scar that caused flooding in local creeks. Similarly, isolated strong storms developed in north central NM over a second burn scar where flooding was also observed during the evening hours.  Later in the day,  a large complex of strong thunderstorms organized over north central New Mexico then slowly pushed south along the entire Rio Grande Valley into the Big Bend region of Texas. As this storm complex pushed into the Albuquerque Metro Area, a severe downburst wind measuring a historical 89mph at the Sunport surged out ahead of the storm and produced extensive damage and flash flooding to many areas along and south of Interstate 40. Several outdoor events were severely impacted, including an Albuquerque Isotopes baseball game, Summer Fest at the BioPark Zoo, and a concert at the Isleta Ampitheater. Downed tree branches and uprooted trees created extensive power outages leaving more than 25,000 customers without power. Interstate 25 was closed between the Big I and Rio Bravo Boulevard for nearly 12 hours as downed power lines and power poles were repaired along several access ramps.  Flash flooding with these thunderstorms stranded several motorists in several feet of water across downtown Albuquerque and in many other areas of town.  This complex of storms continued to produce flash flooding as it moved south through Los Lunas, Belen, and much of Socorro County.  Flooding at a waste water treatment facility in Belen prompted a state of emergency.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 18:30:00 to 26-JUL-13 18:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees snapped and uprooted at Indian School and University.

Flash Flood in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 18:00:00 to 27-JUL-13 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CORRALES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager as well as local media reported that the entire city of Corrales was flooded due to heavy rains. Several businesses were flooded as well as numerous cars and neighborhoods. Many roads were also washed out. Trees were downed due to the wind and many traffic lights were out. Rainfall reports of up to nearly 3 inches of rain were reported in association with this storm. Residents were still cleaning up the damage throughout the following weekend.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 18:20:00 to 26-JUL-13 18:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Large tree limbs downed with strong wind at Matthew and Rio Grande Rds.

Hail in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 16:20:00 to 26-JUL-13 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: POJOAQUE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime to nickel size hail reported with storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 18:40:00 to 26-JUL-13 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: KIRTLAND AFB
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Wind damage reported to several concession stands within the Isotopes Stadium. Crews were covered by tarp as they attempted to cover the baseball field before the rains hit. They didn't bring tarp out fast enough and the wind hit with the tarp covering some employees who took shelter in the dugout.

Flash Flood in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 19:52:00 to 26-JUL-13 21:52:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Six inches of water reported in the basement of an apartment building near Lead and Broadway.

Flash Flood in SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 23:00:00 to 27-JUL-13 00:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: LABORCITA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous reports of roads flooded, washed out, and damaged in eastern portion of Socorro County.  Emergency Manager indicated cost of damage was near 1.2 million dollars.

Flash Flood in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 18:45:00 to 26-JUL-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two feet of water reported at the Albuquerque Zoo.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 18:40:00 to 26-JUL-13 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: (ABQ)ALBUQUERQUE INTL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Interstate 25 northbound closed from Rio Bravo to Gibson due to downed power lines along highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 18:36:00 to 26-JUL-13 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: (ABQ)ALBUQUERQUE INTL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 77.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Albuquerque ASOS recorded a historical 89mph wind gust. Sustained wind speed at the time was 64mph. HAM radio antennae at the WFO bent from winds. Widespread tree and structural damage along with flooding resulted in over 1 million dollars in damages.

Flash Flood in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 21:00:00 to 26-JUL-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: (ABQ)ALBUQUERQUE INTL AIRPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Broadway Rd. was flooded with mud and debris over the road just north of the Interstate 25.  An estimated 4ft of mud and debris was reported at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 18:30:00 to 26-JUL-13 18:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: KIRTLAND AFB
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were snapped and uprooted at Wilson Park.

Flash Flood in SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 21:30:00 to 27-JUL-13 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: BINGHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous reports of roads flooded, washed out, and damaged along the Socorro County stretch of U.S. 380.  Emergency Manager indicated cost of damage was near 1.2 million dollars.

Flash Flood in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 17:00:00 to 26-JUL-13 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: JEMEZ SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported that culverts were blown out along Sulphur Springs drainage in the Thompson Ridge burn scar area. Roads were impassable, as there were 3-4 culverts along the Sulphur Springs drainage that go under a 1.5 lane road. The culverts had been getting clogged with debris with previous flood events and this event the water and debris took out the road.

Flash Flood in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 19:58:00 to 26-JUL-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several vehicles submerged on Central Avenue under the railroad tracks. AMAFCA noted that at one point the Broadway Pump Station did not activate. This may have been due to a power failure. This caused some flooding at Broadway and Lomas. That water flowed south and taxed the storm drainage network to the south. The South Broadway Detention Basin may have overtopped. At Tingley Park (which is a surge pond) the ring and cover was knocked loose by the water in the storm drain but it is unclear whether or not the Alcalde and Barelas Pump Stations then failed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 18:45:00 to 26-JUL-13 19:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs downed at the Albuquerque Zoo.

Flash Flood in VALENCIA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 19:45:00 to 26-JUL-13 21:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: PERALTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported water in homes in Meadow Lake.

Flash Flood in VALENCIA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 19:45:00 to 26-JUL-13 21:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOS LUNAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported water in homes in Los Lunas area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 18:53:00 to 26-JUL-13 19:03:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Recorded at the I-40 RAWS site located in west/southwest Albuquerque.

Flash Flood in VALENCIA, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 19:45:00 to 26-JUL-13 21:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: RIO COMMUNITIES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported water in two homes in Belen near State Roads 47 and 309.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 18:30:00 to 26-JUL-13 19:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: (ABQ)ALBUQUERQUE INTL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several large trees down in the area around Randolph and Yale Rds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 18:30:00 to 26-JUL-13 19:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several large tree limbs down in the Summit Park neighborhood.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 18:40:00 to 26-JUL-13 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Interstate 25 southbound from the I25/I40 interchange south to Gibson closed due to downed power lines.

Flash Flood in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 18:35:00 to 26-JUL-13 21:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: PARADISE HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water up to the doors of vehicles on Alameda westbound from Rio Grande Rd. to Coors. Report of a truck stuck in the water.

Flash Flood in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 18:30:00 to 26-JUL-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: PARADISE HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Southbound Coors closed from Irving to Paseo del Norte, one car stuck in water. AMAFCA official reported that a small private pond adjacent to the shopping center parking lot at Coors and Paseo overtopped. From the air, it looked like water flowed across Coors and then across the off ramp from westbound Paseo, then next to the pond at the northeast corner of Paseo and Coors. Some water made it up the emergency spillway and ran into the pond and then into the Corrales Main Canal, causing large erosions in the area.

Flash Flood in CATRON, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-13 12:00:00 to 26-JUL-13 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Photos received by local district ranger showed flooding across the Whitewater-Baldy burn scar in Deer Park, Little Whitewater, and Whitewater Creeks.