The slow-moving upper level storm responsible for severe weather over New Mexico on the 22nd continued to impact the area on the 23rd.  Showers and thunderstorms developed over the high plains and moved east as a squall line through the early morning hours on the 24th.  Several reports of pea to quarter size hail, strong damaging winds, and flooding were received across eastern New Mexico. A motorcyclist was struck by lightning and killed near Cimarron.  The Roswell Airpark set an all-time record 24-hour rainfall amount of 4.44 inches dating back to 1949. Widespread flooding was reported particularly on the east side of town.

Hail in TORRANCE, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 13:25:00 to 23-MAY-14 13:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: (CQC)CLINES CORNERS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime size hail accumulated 4 to 5 inches along Interstate 40 near Wagon Wheel causing significant impact to travelers.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAVES, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 15:36:00 to 23-MAY-14 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: DUNKEN
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Dunken.

Hail in GUADALUPE, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 19:40:00 to 23-MAY-14 19:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: COLONIAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Along Highway 84 near I-40 west of Santa Rosa.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE BACA, NEW MEXICO
From 24-MAY-14 12:05:00 to 24-MAY-14 12:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: YESO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 10 inch diameter tree was snapped in half from estimated 70 to 80 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 14:06:00 to 23-MAY-14 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: (ABQ)ALBUQUERQUE INTL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Albuquerque Sunport.  Numerous reports of pea to dime size hail were also reported with this storm across the metro area.

Hail in LINCOLN, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 16:32:00 to 23-MAY-14 16:37:00 (MST-7)
Location: CAPITAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage reported to cars and numerous windows shattered in area homes and businesses in Capitan.

Flash Flood in CHAVES, NEW MEXICO
From 24-MAY-14 03:30:00 to 24-MAY-14 05:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROSWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Major street flooding was reported in Roswell.  Flood waters were up to automobile doors.  The Rio Hondo was nearly out of its banks at Sunset Avenue in Roswell.

Flash Flood in CHAVES, NEW MEXICO
From 24-MAY-14 03:36:00 to 24-MAY-14 05:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROSWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Police and Fire Departments closed numerous roads in Roswell.

Flash Flood in CHAVES, NEW MEXICO
From 24-MAY-14 04:40:00 to 24-MAY-14 06:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: (ROW)ROSWELL IND AIRPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water rescues took place in Roswell due to torrential rain and flash flooding. The Urton Bridge was washed out for the 2nd time in as many years.  The Roswell Regional Airport was inaccessible for several hours due to high water.  Several residences in Roswell required sandbags.