Widespread slow-moving heavy thunderstorms that moved eastward across the eastern plains very early on the morning of the 2nd produced torrential rainfall from De Baca County eastward into Curry and Roosevelt counties.  Two to 4 inches of rain were reported across much of this area, including as much as 4.5 inches in Clovis.  Many roads around Fort Sumner became impassable due to high water.  Clovis experienced dangerous flash flooding with significant street flooding.  A car along a section of 14th street was submerged in 8 feet of water.  Standing water and impacts to roadways across the region continued throughout the day, well after storms had exited the area.

Flash Flood in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JUL-14 05:30:00 to 02-JUL-14 09:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLOVIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The City of Clovis has 3 detention ponds that are located in the upper portions of 3 small north-south oriented watersheds on the north side of the city. During Wednesday's event, the heaviest rain was anchored over and just upstream of the 3 ponds and, as a result, they quickly filled and began to spill. A lifetime resident of Clovis said it was the first time in at least 10 years that all three ponds filled, and it was the first time in recent memory that the Dennis Chavez pond spilled. The police and fire departments received about 120 calls in one hour between 6:45am and 7:45 of stalled vehicles and at least 3 vehicles that were completely submerged. Police responded to 8 water rescues from vehicles. One vehicle along 14th street was submerged in 8 feet of water. Fortunately, no injuries or major damage.  The owner of Enchanted Spirits Studios noted that up to 1 inch of water entered the business causing some carpet damage.  Fire Station #6 and one house near Dennis Chavez park (pond) were the only structures that had damage from high water and the damage estimate there was $250,000. Flooding was also reported around Green Acres Park.  Water receded very slowly through the day well after rainfall had ended.

Heavy Rain in DE BACA, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JUL-14 02:00:00 to 02-JUL-14 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: FT SUMNER
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Torrential rainfall observed upstream of Yeso Creek produced a significant rise near Highway 20 south of Fort Sumner.  The KFDX storm total rainfall accumulation product indicated 8+ inches over and just upstream of this location, and there was definitely evidence of high water but no major flooding found.  The NM DOT reported around 3 inches of water over the road along Yeso Creek east of Highway 20.

Heavy Rain in DE BACA, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JUL-14 02:00:00 to 02-JUL-14 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: FT SUMNER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A trained spotter in Fort Sumner reported 4.50 inches of rainfall overnight. The Fort Sumner COOP observer reported 3.17 inches.

Heavy Rain in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JUL-14 01:00:00 to 02-JUL-14 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLOVIS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two amateur radio operators reported 4.50 inches of rainfall.

Heavy Rain in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 02-JUL-14 03:00:00 to 02-JUL-14 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: TOLAR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter near Tolar reported 4.30 inches of rainfall overnight.