A potent back door cold front that shifted west across eastern New Mexico early on the 8th plowed through the Rio Grande Valley and became stationary along the Continental Divide.  The upper level high was centered over central New Mexico and resulted in very weak steering winds over the region.  A thunderstorm that developed over the Las Conchas burn scar produced flash flooding within Frijoles Canyon.  Another storm that developed farther southwest toward Jemez Springs also produced flash flooding along Highway 4. Other very heavy rain-producing storms were noted to the north of Cuba and around Mount Taylor however no flash flooding was reported.  A brief severe storm near Santa Fe produced quarter sized hail.

Flash Flood in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 08-JUL-14 16:25:00 to 08-JUL-14 17:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: JEMEZ PUEBLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

One foot of water with mud and debris over Highway 4.

Hail in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 08-JUL-14 12:10:00 to 08-JUL-14 12:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: AGUA FRIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarters hail.

Flash Flood in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 08-JUL-14 14:25:00 to 08-JUL-14 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: FRIJOLES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Wall of water 4.5 feet surged down Frijoles Canyon within Bandelier.

Flash Flood in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 08-JUL-14 17:00:00 to 08-JUL-14 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: COUNSELOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 550 and Highway 537 were impacted and the Fire Chief reported 1.5 to 2 of rain to the local Emergency Manager. There was some damage to county roads with strong flows in the arroyos. Two feet of standing water was observed on the asphalt of roads in some locations. However, no roads were closed and all debris was cleared by the following day.

Flash Flood in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 08-JUL-14 15:45:00 to 08-JUL-14 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: PONDEROSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Several drainages flooded within the Paliza area of the Jemez Mountains. Water flooded Forest Road 266 before Forest Road 10 in two places. A fire engine working a wildfire in the area was trapped due to the above mentioned flooded roads, personnel had to wait out the storm.

Flash Flood in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 08-JUL-14 19:30:00 to 08-JUL-14 21:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: (AEG)DOUBLE EAGLE II AIRPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water damage was reported to the roof on two homes from heavy rain on the southern edge of town. Water ran through a couple homes and was running over dirt roads along northern portions of the area. No major damage reported from road flooding.

Flash Flood in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 08-JUL-14 16:00:00 to 08-JUL-14 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local news reporting that flood waters washed away a main road on the Santo Domingo Pueblo leading to Sile. The rushing flood waters crushed the metal culverts meant to transport water underneath the roadway.