An upper level low was over southern Arizona with upper level disturbances moving over New Mexico and the Big Bend region.  Residual outflow boundaries from thunderstorms the previous day were present across the area helping to provide additional lift.  There was a lot of moisture in the air so this aided in heavy rainfall.  The atmosphere became very unstable with an increase in heating, especially in the higher terrain.  This allowed for severe thunderstorms to develop across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with hail, flash flooding, and a tornado.

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 17:11:00 to 23-MAY-14 17:16:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 18:05:00 to 23-MAY-14 18:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTESIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 17:43:00 to 23-MAY-14 17:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: QUEEN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 18:00:00 to 23-MAY-14 18:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTESIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 18:03:00 to 23-MAY-14 18:08:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTESIA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 18:05:00 to 23-MAY-14 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: AVALON
Magnitude: 4.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 16:50:00 to 23-MAY-14 16:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARLSBAD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 23:10:00 to 23-MAY-14 23:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARLSBAD
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 17:45:00 to 23-MAY-14 17:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKEWOOD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Rain in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 18:10:00 to 23-MAY-14 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARLSBAD
Reported by: Public

Hail in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 19:30:00 to 23-MAY-14 19:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: EUNICE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 18:36:00 to 23-MAY-14 18:41:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKEWOOD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 23:15:00 to 23-MAY-14 23:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARLSBAD
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 23:29:00 to 23-MAY-14 23:34:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARLSBAD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Tornado in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 18:05:00 to 23-MAY-14 18:08:00 (MST-7)
Location: TEAGUE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm moved across Lea County and produced a brief tornado about 17 miles northwest of Jal.  A spotter reported that the tornado touched down twice, but this person did not report any damage.  Due to the brief nature of the tornado and the fact that no damage was reported, the tornado was rated an EF-0.  The duration of the tornado and the path were estimated since this information was not reported.

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 23:00:00 to 23-MAY-14 23:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARLSBAD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A thunderstorm moved over Eddy County and produced one inch hail north of Carlsbad.  There were car dents and minor leaf damage.  The cost of damage is a rough estimate.

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-MAY-14 18:27:00 to 23-MAY-14 18:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARLSBAD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A thunderstorm moved across Eddy County and produced hail north of Carlsbad.  There were some car dents as a result of this hail.  The cost of damage is a rough estimate.