A moist and unstable atmosphere in place across New Mexico produced scattered showers and thunderstorms across the state on July 31st. High pressure centered over eastern Arizona allowed steering flow to push storms southward from the higher terrain of northern New Mexico into nearby valleys through the evening. A strong thunderstorm that developed near Chama around 3 pm moved south and became severe as it reached the Youngsville area where two inch hail was reported. This thunderstorm remained severe as it moved across the Jemez Mountains. Hail up to the size of golf balls with torrential rainfall in the Jemez Valley produced widespread hail damage and flash flooding. This storm continued southward into the Rio Rancho area with quarter size hail. Severe thunderstorms also produced large hail and heavy rainfall around Mineral Hill, Rociada, and Carrizozo.

Hail in RIO ARRIBA, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-18 16:45:00 to 31-JUL-18 16:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: CANONES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of golf balls reported near Canones.

Hail in MORA, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-18 16:57:00 to 31-JUL-18 17:01:00 (MST-7)
Location: BUENA VISTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of quarters reported in Buena Vista.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-18 22:25:00 to 31-JUL-18 22:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: OSCURO
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gusts between 60 and 70 mph on the White Sands Missile Range.

Hail in RIO ARRIBA, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-18 16:40:00 to 31-JUL-18 16:44:00 (MST-7)
Location: YOUNGSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of pennies reported a mile west-northwest of Youngsville.

Hail in RIO ARRIBA, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-18 15:44:00 to 31-JUL-18 15:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: YOUNGSVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail up to two inches in diameter fell in Youngsville. The extent damage is unknown.

Hail in LINCOLN, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-18 17:40:00 to 31-JUL-18 17:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARRIZOZO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy amounts of hail between the size of nickels and quarters impacted Carrizozo. Several recreational vehicles suffered damage to sky lights. Damage amounts are estimated.

Hail in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-18 17:50:00 to 31-JUL-18 17:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: JEMEZ SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lots of hail up to the size of quarters fell in the area around La Cueva Lodge.

Hail in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-18 17:50:00 to 31-JUL-18 17:54:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROCIADA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of quarters in Rociada.

Hail in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-18 18:20:00 to 31-JUL-18 18:22:00 (MST-7)
Location: MINERAL HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail up to the size of quarters near Mineral Hill.

Hail in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-18 19:32:00 to 31-JUL-18 19:35:00 (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 quarters at King and Unser.

Hail in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-18 19:35:00 to 31-JUL-18 19:37:00 (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 quarters at Idalia and Unser.

Hail in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-18 19:41:00 to 31-JUL-18 19:43:00 (MST-7)
Location: RIO RANCHO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of nickels at Northern and Rockaway.

Flash Flood in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-18 18:25:00 to 31-JUL-18 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: JEMEZ PUEBLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Torrential rainfall and hail along the SR-4 corridor produced flash flooding. The highway was closed.

Hail in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-18 19:05:00 to 31-JUL-18 19:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: ZIA PUEBLO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of quarters at Zia Pueblo.

Hail in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-18 18:27:00 to 31-JUL-18 18:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: PONDEROSA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail up to the size of golf balls slammed the area around Jemez Springs and Jemez Pueblo. Flash flooding closed SR-4. Significant damage occurred to vehicles, windows, and crops. Damage amounts are estimated for dozens of vehicles.