The center of upper level high pressure continued moving west into Arizona by the end of July while moisture was recharged across the state behind a strong back door cold front. North to south steering flow with abundant shear and instability led to the development of numerous showers and storms during the early to mid afternoon hours. Several of these storms were strong to severe as they progressed southward across the eastern plains and through the Rio Grande Valley. A storm near Las Vegas dumped hail up to the size of golf balls with very heavy rainfall and strong winds. Another storm moved south across Interstate 25 near San Jose and produced quarter size hail. Storms that developed over the Jemez Mountains moved south through Cochiti Pueblo with quarter size hail before blasting through the Albuquerque metro area with damaging winds and heavy rainfall. Ruidoso also experienced severe weather with quarter size hail and heavy rainfall. Minor flooding was reported in many areas as well. Swift runoff into the urban drainage system in Albuquerque washed two individuals down the Embudo Arroyo. One individual was rescued however the other died in the flood waters.

Hail in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-20 15:50:00 to 31-JUL-20 15:53:00 (MST-7)
Location: COCHITI PUEBLO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter size hail with a severe thunderstorm as it tracked south through Cochiti Pueblo.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-20 16:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 16:02:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A weather station near San Ildefonso Pueblo recorded a 60 mph wind gust with a severe thunderstorm.

Hail in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-20 14:45:00 to 31-JUL-20 14:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN JOSE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was observed at the Pecos River RV Campground as a severe thunderstorm continued to move south through San Miguel County.

Thunderstorm Wind in VALENCIA, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-20 18:08:00 to 31-JUL-20 18:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: EL CERRO
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weather station near Tome-Adelino recorded a 59 mph wind gust as a severe thunderstorm continued to track south through the Rio Grande Valley.

Hail in COLFAX, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-20 17:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 17:03:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLACK LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter near Black Lake reported quarter size hail associated with a severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-20 17:45:00 to 31-JUL-20 17:47:00 (MST-7)
Location: EDGEWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter north of Edgewood reported downed tree branches across State Road 344 along with minor street flooding.

Hail in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-20 13:22:00 to 31-JUL-20 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAS VEGAS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Very large hail was observed with a severe thunderstorm that moved south through Las Vegas. Various sources reported hail ranging from the size of quarters to golf balls.

Hail in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-20 13:55:00 to 31-JUL-20 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN GERONIMO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer near San Pablo reported quarter size hail as a severe thunderstorm moved south through the area.

Hail in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-20 14:55:00 to 31-JUL-20 14:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN JOSE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported nickel to quarter size hail near San Jose.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-20 17:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 17:38:00 (MST-7)
Location: (ABQ)ALBUQUERQUE INTL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 64 mph wind gust was recorded at the Albuquerque Sunport as a severe thunderstorm tracked south through the metro area. Blowing dust and reduced visibility were also observed with the strong winds. Numerous downed trees and branches were reported across the east side of the city. Damage amounts are a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANDOVAL, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-20 17:05:00 to 31-JUL-20 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: RIO RANCHO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Damaging wind gusts were observed with a severe thunderstorm that tracked south through the Rio Rancho and Albuquerque areas. The severe wind gusts downed a large tree limb at Unser and 5th Street in Rio Rancho. Damage amounts are a rough estimate.

Hail in LINCOLN, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-20 18:00:00 to 31-JUL-20 18:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOLLYWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Various sources reported hail up to the size of quarters with a severe thunderstorm that tracked south through Alto and Ruidoso.

Heavy Rain in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 31-JUL-20 06:30:00 to 31-JUL-20 07:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two men occupying the Embudo Arroyo were swept away from flood waters that occurred with a severe thunderstorm over the Albuquerque east side. One man was rescued with help from bystanders. The other man was unable to be rescued and was found dead in the urban catchment pond downstream later in the evening.