A powerful back door cold front surged southwest across the eastern plains during the afternoon of the 14th then plowed west through the Rio Grande Valley.  The combination of deep moisture and strong lift associated with the front along with weak steering flows beneath the upper level high produced widespread heavy rainfall. A couple severe thunderstorms erupted over the area given the presence of strong vertical wind shear.  The most severe flooding occurred well after sunset when training thunderstorms around the Espanola area produced prolific rainfall amounts.  A CoCoRaHS observer to the northwest of Espanola reported an impressive 4.88 inches of rainfall from this storm.  Major flash flooding was observed around Espanola.  A total of 8 homes were damaged by flood waters and numerous vehicles were abandoned.

Flash Flood in RIO ARRIBA, NEW MEXICO
From 14-JUL-14 21:00:00 to 15-JUL-14 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: EL LLANO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Torrential rainfall produced significant flooding in Espanola during the overnight on the 14-15th.  The NM Emergency Operations Center and local broadcast media reported at least 8 homes suffered flood damage with numerous vehicles abandoned and flooded. At least 4 residents reported 12 to 18 inches of standing water on their properties.  North Railroad Ave and Hunter were flooded forcing city officials to run pumps to remove water. East Laguna Street around Santa Claran Casino was flooded.  Santa Clara Pueblo was also flooded during this event.

Hail in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 14-JUL-14 15:24:00 to 14-JUL-14 15:27:00 (MST-7)
Location: SEDAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 14-JUL-14 16:02:00 to 14-JUL-14 16:07:00 (MST-7)
Location: AMISTAD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Severe winds with pea size hail and heavy downpour.  No damaged observed.

Heavy Rain in RIO ARRIBA, NEW MEXICO
From 14-JUL-14 19:30:00 to 15-JUL-14 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ESPANOLA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Exceptionally heavy rainfall report of 4.88 inches northwest of Espanola.

Hail in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 14-JUL-14 18:02:00 to 14-JUL-14 18:04:00 (MST-7)
Location: LA JARA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large hail dented car on Highway 550 in Cuba.

Flash Flood in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 14-JUL-14 21:00:00 to 15-JUL-14 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: RIO RANCHO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported a vehicle that was washed off the road due to heavy rains in Rio Rancho on Northern Blvd. near 10th street. The young driver attempted to pass through fast-moving water during the early morning hours of the 15th and the vehicle was swept off the road and buried up to its wheels in mud. The road also sustained damage due to the undercutting of the water. Large chunks of asphalt were chipped off. Rain began in the area just before 10pm and did not stop until close to 7 am the following morning. Mostly light stratiform rain continued over the area with embedded heavy cells. KABX storm total precipitation estimated ranged from 2.5 to 3.2 inches.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, NEW MEXICO
From 14-JUL-14 12:00:00 to 14-JUL-14 13:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALTO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Considerable debris and logs were washed down a hillside onto Highway 37.  No damage occurred to the roadway but created a significant mess and forced a temporary road closure.