Abundant moisture in place over the area on deep southeasterly flow interacted with a strong upper level low pressure system that dropped south out of Colorado. The richest atmospheric moisture available for the entire summer period was present over the area. Storms developed by mid to late afternoon on the 1st over northern New Mexico then pushed very slowly south through the evening and predawn hours on the 2nd.  The first area of torrential rainfall impacted the area around Embudo and Pilar.  Storms developed over the Albuquerque Metro Area during the late evening and produced flash flood emergency-level flooding within the area from UNM campus into downtown on a busy Friday night.  Numerous water rescues were reported. Several businesses reported water inside with just about the entire area of Central Avenue closed. Mud and rock slides created numerous lane closures around area roadways.  An overnight deluge washed out ballasts along a portion of the Rail Runner tracks within Waldo Canyon, resulting in suspended service for the entire day Sunday.

Flash Flood in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 02-AUG-14 02:00:00 to 02-AUG-14 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: GOLDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

New Mexico DOT reported an overnight deluge caused ballasts under portions of the Rail Runner line within Waldo Canyon to wash out.  Service was suspended for the entire day on Saturday for repairs.

Flash Flood in RIO ARRIBA, NEW MEXICO
From 01-AUG-14 19:30:00 to 01-AUG-14 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: DIXON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

New Mexico DOT reported NM75 closed from Dixon to Penasco due to flooding.

Flash Flood in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 01-AUG-14 21:30:00 to 01-AUG-14 22:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Three cars were abandoned in 9 feet of flood water at Central Ave and the 1st Street bridge.  Drivers were rescued and swam to safety. Flood water were reported flowing through the Q Burger restaurant at 3rd and Central.  The torrent of water toppled a tree at Coal and Walter.  Four other vehicles were abandoned in flood waters at Lomas and Broadway.  A photo posted from local media showed the Vietnam Memorial park completely inundated with flood water.  A local school also reported water inside the facility.  A large sink hole developed at the intersection of MLKJ and Broadway.  The entire intersection was destroyed.  Several underground parking garages around the Convention Center were inundated with water several feet deep.

Flash Flood in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 01-AUG-14 21:15:00 to 01-AUG-14 22:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Mudslide along the access road to Interstate 25 near Mountain Rd.  Damage estimated for landscaping property loss.

Flash Flood in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 01-AUG-14 22:00:00 to 01-AUG-14 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Video posted to Twitter showed a torrent of water an estimated 1 foot deep flowing down Central Ave near Interstate 25.  Construction barrels were floating down the sidewalk.  Damages estimated for construction material losses.

Flash Flood in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 01-AUG-14 22:00:00 to 01-AUG-14 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Landscape material rockslide across 1 lane of southbound access road to Interstate 25 between Central Ave and Lomas Blvd. Two lanes closed.

Flash Flood in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 01-AUG-14 21:30:00 to 01-AUG-14 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Photo posted to Twitter showed a water rescue at a vehicle completely submerged in 9 feet of flood waters at Central Ave and the 1st Street bridge.