A slow-moving upper level low pressure system over the Great Basin pulled abundant moisture north and west into New Mexico.  The combination of deep moisture and instability over eastern New Mexico set the stage for severe thunderstorms beginning by late morning through the late afternoon hours.  Several reports of large hail, strong winds, and heavy rainfall were received.  A large tree in Roswell was blown over onto nearby power lines and a car due to the strong winds.  Pea to quarter size hail accumulated 6 to 12 inches along Interstate 25 between Watrous and Wagon Mound, creating numerous traffic accidents.

Lightning in COLFAX, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-14 12:19:00 to 22-MAY-14 12:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: CIMARRON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

State police reported that a man was struck by lightning and killed while riding his motorcycle along U.S. Highway 84 just west of Cimarron at mile post 308 Friday afternoon.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAVES, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-14 15:10:00 to 22-MAY-14 15:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: DEXTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Bottomless Lake State Park estimated wind gusts between 50 and 60mph as storm passed with pea size hail.

Hail in GUADALUPE, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-14 11:46:00 to 22-MAY-14 11:54:00 (MST-7)
Location: NEWKIRK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pea to quarter size hail covered the ground.  Most hailstones were the size of a dime or penny and damage to vegetation was reported.

Hail in MORA, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-14 10:58:00 to 22-MAY-14 11:28:00 (MST-7)
Location: VALMORA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail up to the size of quarters accumulated to a depth of at least 6 inches Interstate 25 resulting in at least 4 traffic accidents.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAVES, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-14 15:00:00 to 22-MAY-14 15:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROSWELL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A 3 foot diameter tree was felled and resulted in damagd to a nearby automobile and powerlines.  No injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in GUADALUPE, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-14 16:00:00 to 22-MAY-14 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: NEWKIRK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Alamogordo Creek flowed out of its banks at NM 156 with water and debris reported over the road. An Interstate 40 frontage road was closed between mile markers 311 and 321 due to flooding and high water.

Hail in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-14 15:07:00 to 22-MAY-14 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN JON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous reports of pea to nickel sized hail around San Jon.

Hail in GUADALUPE, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-14 10:55:00 to 22-MAY-14 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SANTA ROSA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Travel Center.

Hail in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-14 12:30:00 to 22-MAY-14 12:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: MONTOYA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-14 12:56:00 to 22-MAY-14 13:01:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOGAN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Anemometer on Ute Lake reported 64mph wind gust.  Report relayed via HAM radio dispatcher.

Hail in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-14 13:45:00 to 22-MAY-14 13:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN JON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-14 14:25:00 to 22-MAY-14 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: AMISTAD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter estimated 60 to 70mph wind gusts with hail and heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 22-MAY-14 14:35:00 to 22-MAY-14 14:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: (CAO)CLAYTON ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Clayton.