The potent upper low pressure system responsible for severe thunderstorms and flooding over eastern New Mexico between the 22nd and 25th began lifting slowly northeast into the central Rockies on the 26th and 27th. Daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds began spreading westward to include much of central and western New Mexico through this period. This additional heavy rainfall set the stage for a more widespread flooding event through the end of September. Widespread three day rainfall reports averaged between two and five inches within central New Mexico. Several stations reported record daily rainfall amounts and placed September 2017 into the top 5 wettest Septembers on record. A potent storm that moved across Rio Rancho late on the 28th forced water into four homes along Arlene Road. A cluster of thunderstorms with torrential rainfall moved across western New Mexico during the early afternoon hours on the 29th and produced flash flooding around Farmington and Acoma Pueblo. These storms then shifted eastward and produced severe hail and flash flooding along much of the Interstate 25 corridor between Los Lunas, Belen, and Bernardo. Interstate 25 was closed for several hours as water flooded over the highway. Powerful storms developed again on the 30th and produced more flash flooding, severe hail, high winds, and even a tornado west of Albuquerque.

Hail in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 30-SEP-17 16:45:00 to 30-SEP-17 16:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: RIO RANCHO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of pennies in Rio Rancho.

Hail in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 30-SEP-17 16:56:00 to 30-SEP-17 16:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: RIO RANCHO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail up to the size of pennies near Northern and Rockaway.

Flash Flood in SAN JUAN, NEW MEXICO
From 29-SEP-17 13:45:00 to 29-SEP-17 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: FARMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding along U.S. Highway 64 at Browning Street.

Hail in CIBOLA, NEW MEXICO
From 29-SEP-17 13:45:00 to 29-SEP-17 13:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: ACOMA PUEBLO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel to quarter size hail at Acoma Pueblo.

Hail in SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO
From 29-SEP-17 16:28:00 to 29-SEP-17 16:32:00 (MST-7)
Location: VEGUITA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of golf balls reported in Veguita. Vehicle windshields damaged from large hail. Damages estimated.

Flash Flood in SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO
From 29-SEP-17 16:30:00 to 29-SEP-17 17:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: VEGUITA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Mobile home flooded in Veguita with three feet of water.

Flash Flood in SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO
From 29-SEP-17 18:00:00 to 29-SEP-17 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: BERNARDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State road 304 closed at U.S. Highway 60 due to flooding.

Flash Flood in SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO
From 29-SEP-17 18:15:00 to 29-SEP-17 19:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: ABEYTAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State road 116 closed around Abeytas due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in CIBOLA, NEW MEXICO
From 29-SEP-17 14:18:00 to 29-SEP-17 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: ACOMA PUEBLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tribal police reported flooding along Acoma Creek.

Hail in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 30-SEP-17 17:10:00 to 30-SEP-17 17:12:00 (MST-7)
Location: GOLDEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of nickels in Golden.

Hail in VALENCIA, NEW MEXICO
From 30-SEP-17 17:50:00 to 30-SEP-17 17:53:00 (MST-7)
Location: TOME
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of quarters near Tome.

Hail in VALENCIA, NEW MEXICO
From 30-SEP-17 17:57:00 to 30-SEP-17 18:01:00 (MST-7)
Location: RIO COMMUNITIES
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of ping pong balls near Rio Communities.

Thunderstorm Wind in VALENCIA, NEW MEXICO
From 30-SEP-17 17:55:00 to 30-SEP-17 17:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: RIO COMMUNITIES
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Peak wind gust up to 70 mph with severe storm in Rio Communities.

Flash Flood in VALENCIA, NEW MEXICO
From 30-SEP-17 17:55:00 to 30-SEP-17 19:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: RIO COMMUNITIES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported the streets turned into raging rivers in Rio Communities from a severe thunderstorm.

Flash Flood in SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO
From 29-SEP-17 17:22:00 to 29-SEP-17 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: BERNARDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

All lanes of Interstate 25 closed due to mud, rocks, and debris rushing over the highway from nearby mesas and retention ponds.

Flash Flood in VALENCIA, NEW MEXICO
From 29-SEP-17 17:00:00 to 29-SEP-17 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: JARALES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Interstate 25 closed between Belen and U.S. Highway 60 due to flooding over the highway. Mud, rocks, and debris overflowing from mesa on west side of highway.

Flash Flood in CIBOLA, NEW MEXICO
From 29-SEP-17 12:55:00 to 29-SEP-17 13:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: ACOMA PUEBLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tribal police reported hail and flash flooding throughout Acoma Pueblo.

Hail in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 30-SEP-17 15:12:00 to 30-SEP-17 15:14:00 (MST-7)
Location: JEMEZ PUEBLO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Dime to nickel size hail reported at Jemez Pueblo.

Hail in COLFAX, NEW MEXICO
From 30-SEP-17 16:13:00 to 30-SEP-17 16:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: SPRINGER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail up to the size of half dollars reported in Springer.

Hail in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 30-SEP-17 16:50:00 to 30-SEP-17 16:53:00 (MST-7)
Location: BERNALILLO
Magnitude: 1.10 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of slightly larger than a quarter on northwest edge of Enchanted Hills.

Flash Flood in VALENCIA, NEW MEXICO
From 29-SEP-17 16:45:00 to 29-SEP-17 18:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: BELEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Retention ponds in Belen overflowing into neighborhoods on west side of Belen. Widespread street flooding in town. Travel along Interstate 25 becoming very difficult as water is ponding along the highway.

Tornado in CIBOLA, NEW MEXICO
From 30-SEP-17 13:55:00 to 30-SEP-17 13:57:00 (MST-7)
Location: CORREO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tornado touched down briefly along Interstate 40 near state highway 6. No damage was reported. The large wall cloud and associated funnel was observed from the NWS office in Albuquerque.

Flash Flood in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 28-SEP-17 19:00:00 to 28-SEP-17 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: RIO RANCHO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Four homes flooded along Arlene Road in Rio Rancho from nearby Lisbon Channel arroyo.

Flash Flood in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 28-SEP-17 19:00:00 to 28-SEP-17 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: RIO RANCHO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Memorable Moments day care was closed due to flood damages for four days. Lots of mud, sand, and debris were covering nearby roadways.