A back door cold front that shifted southwest through eastern New Mexico on the 25th provided a reinforcing blast of low level moisture for the Rio Grande Valley on the 26th. A complex of thunderstorms that developed to the northwest of the Albuquerque metro area during the evening hours interacted with outflow boundaries surging southwest from the Santa Fe metro area. Torrential rainfall near San Felipe and Kewa pueblos produced a flash flood that completely washed a section of track off a Railrunner bridge. Service was halted until further notice through at least Friday, July 27th. Thunderstorms merged into the Albuquerque metro area and produced torrential rainfall, flash flooding, intense cloud to ground lightning strikes, and strong outflow winds. Several trees and at least one home were damaged by lightning strikes. A fire truck was rescued from flood waters along Central Avenue near 1st Street. Tingley Park was completely inundated with flood waters. The UNM area picked up as much as an inch and a half of rain in less than one hour.

Flash Flood in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-18 18:15:00 to 26-JUL-18 18:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN FELIPE PUEBLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding reported at Black Mesa Casino on San Felipe Pueblo.

Flash Flood in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-18 18:30:00 to 26-JUL-18 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN FELIPE PUEBLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash flooding between San Felipe Pueblo and Kewa Pueblo damaged a one mile stretch of tracks on the New Mexico Railrunner. A section along one bridge was completely washed away. Service was suspended until further notice for repairs. Damage amounts are estimated.

Flash Flood in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-18 19:00:00 to 26-JUL-18 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A fire truck was pulled from flood waters near Central Avenue and 1st Street. Tingley Park was completely inundated with flood waters. Landscaping was washed into several streets between downtown and UNM campus. Damage amounts are a very rough estimate.

Hail in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-18 17:20:00 to 26-JUL-18 17:23:00 (MST-7)
Location: SANTA FE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of pennies was reported in Santa Fe.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-18 17:50:00 to 26-JUL-18 18:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: (AEG)DOUBLE EAGLE II AIRPORT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Peak wind gusts between 58 mph and 63 mph at Double Eagle II Airport.

Lightning in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 26-JUL-18 18:30:00 to 26-JUL-18 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARNUEL
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck a home near Comanche and Morris during a strong thunderstorm over Albuquerque. The lightning strike blew a hole in the roof of the home and destroyed a bedroom. No injuries occurred. Damage amounts are estimated.