A strong back door cold front shifted southwest over eastern New Mexico on the 24th, setting the stage for severe thunderstorms and more heavy rainfall. A line of thunderstorms developed over the Texas panhandle and expanded southwest into eastern New Mexico. Many of these storms became severe produced strong winds and large hail. Localized flooding was also reported with heavy rainfall on top of saturated soils.

Thunderstorm Wind in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 24-SEP-14 12:50:00 to 24-SEP-14 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: GLENRIO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated wind gust of 55 to 60 mph with outflow winds and blowing dust. This was reported from the Interstate 40 welcome center just inside the NM border.

Thunderstorm Wind in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 24-SEP-14 14:05:00 to 24-SEP-14 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: BROADVIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported broken glass and a large tree knocked over from winds and half inch size hail.

Funnel Cloud in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 24-SEP-14 14:40:00 to 24-SEP-14 14:51:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOUSE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter called in and reported that there was a brief funnel cloud with thunderstorms at his location.

Hail in DE BACA, NEW MEXICO
From 24-SEP-14 16:45:00 to 24-SEP-14 16:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: FT SUMNER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail size ranged from quarter to golf ball size. Scientists working with the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility reported damage to windows and ventilation units in several campers stationed in Fort Sumner.

Hail in DE BACA, NEW MEXICO
From 24-SEP-14 16:45:00 to 24-SEP-14 16:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: FT SUMNER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Five minutes of nickel to quarter size hail with minor dents to cars.

Hail in GUADALUPE, NEW MEXICO
From 24-SEP-14 17:10:00 to 24-SEP-14 17:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: SANTA ROSA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail reported along US 84 just south of Interstate 40.

Hail in CHAVES, NEW MEXICO
From 24-SEP-14 17:40:00 to 24-SEP-14 17:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROSWELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported along county road 16 just off US 70 northeast of Roswell.

Hail in DE BACA, NEW MEXICO
From 24-SEP-14 16:55:00 to 24-SEP-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: DUNLAP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in GUADALUPE, NEW MEXICO
From 24-SEP-14 17:03:00 to 24-SEP-14 17:13:00 (MST-7)
Location: SANTA ROSA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel size hail reported and accumulated 3 to 4 inches deep just east of town.

Hail in DE BACA, NEW MEXICO
From 24-SEP-14 17:07:00 to 24-SEP-14 17:17:00 (MST-7)
Location: DUNLAP
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pea to nickel size hail with heavy rain.

Hail in GUADALUPE, NEW MEXICO
From 24-SEP-14 18:15:00 to 24-SEP-14 18:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: VAUGHN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in CHAVES, NEW MEXICO
From 24-SEP-14 17:15:00 to 24-SEP-14 19:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROSWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Major street flooding was reported in Roswell.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, NEW MEXICO
From 24-SEP-14 18:00:00 to 24-SEP-14 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: HONDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large rocks were swept onto US 380 due to intense runoff. The rocks were large enough that the highway department was called out to move them because they were disrupting traffic and preventing travel.