Severe thunderstorms produced hail up to the size of ping pong balls...and severe winds across portions of the southeast plains.  In addition, a brief tornado occurred over south-central El Paso County.  Widespread flash flooding occurred across portions of Otero and Bent Counties, and the Purgatoire and Arkansas Rivers were in flood for a time.

Flash Flood in PROWERS, COLORADO
From 12-JUL-14 21:30:00 to 13-JUL-14 00:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAMAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused flash flooding of county roads and US Highway 50 east of Lamar.

Flash Flood in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 16-JUL-14 19:36:00 to 16-JUL-14 21:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: ELLICOTT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain brought another round of flash flooding to area roads and low lying areas.

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 12-JUL-14 14:36:00 to 12-JUL-14 14:41:00 (MST-7)
Location: TRUCKTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PUEBLO, COLORADO
From 12-JUL-14 15:44:00 to 12-JUL-14 15:49:00 (MST-7)
Location: BOONE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 12-JUL-14 13:45:00 to 12-JUL-14 13:51:00 (MST-7)
Location: FOUNTAIN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tornado occurred in the vicinity of the intersection of Hanover and Milner Roads.  No known damage occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROWERS, COLORADO
From 12-JUL-14 20:35:00 to 12-JUL-14 20:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAMAR ARPT
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in PROWERS, COLORADO
From 12-JUL-14 20:51:00 to 12-JUL-14 20:51:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAMAR ARPT
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in PROWERS, COLORADO
From 12-JUL-14 21:46:00 to 12-JUL-14 21:46:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOLLY
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flash Flood in OTERO, COLORADO
From 12-JUL-14 20:03:00 to 13-JUL-14 00:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: NORTH LA JUNTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads and low lying areas experienced flash flooding central Otero County, including the La Junta and Swink areas, and arroyo watersheds in the south-cental portions of the county.  Highways 109 and 50 were closed for several hours.

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 12-JUL-14 12:23:00 to 12-JUL-14 12:28:00 (MST-7)
Location: COLORADO SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 12-JUL-14 12:51:00 to 12-JUL-14 12:56:00 (MST-7)
Location: (AFF)USAF ACDMY COLO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 12-JUL-14 12:56:00 to 12-JUL-14 13:01:00 (MST-7)
Location: (AFF)USAF ACDMY COLO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter