An upper-level low off the coast of California helped funnel in subtropical moisture into the state resulting in the development of widespread showers and storms across central and eastern New Mexico June 5th and 6th. Reports of severe weather and flash flooding stretched from the Rio Grande Valley across portions of eastern NM on June 5th. These reports ranged from a landspout tornado near the Petroglyph National Monument and Nara Visa, NM to flash flooding. Another round of severe weather began in the afternoon of June 6th producing more widespread reports over the same area of the state. Reports ranged from burn scar flash flooding within the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon burn scar and Santa Rosa, to large hail over parts of San Miguel County.

Hail in CHAVES, NEW MEXICO
From 07-JUN-23 16:35:00 to 07-JUN-23 16:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAGERMAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Public service in Chaves County reported penny size hail on roadway. Roadway was closed for reasons outside of hail accumulation.

Hail in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 06-JUN-23 16:34:00 to 06-JUN-23 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: MINERAL HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire Dept. in Cabo Lucero relayed secondary reports of quarter size hail and accumulated hail 4 to 6 inches deep. Location estimated to be at Mineral Hill based on radar. There were secondary reports of hail damage knocking out windows as well.

Flash Flood in GUADALUPE, NEW MEXICO
From 05-JUN-23 18:40:00 to 05-JUN-23 20:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: SANTA ROSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding reported across Santa Rosa via NM State EOC and County EM. Extent of impacts and potential damages are unknown.

Tornado in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 05-JUN-23 16:25:00 to 05-JUN-23 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: NARA VISA
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Landspout (non-mesocyclonic) tornado touched down briefly southeast of Nara Visa, NM.

Hail in LINCOLN, NEW MEXICO
From 06-JUN-23 13:21:00 to 06-JUN-23 13:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOLLYWOOD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail reported just south of Ruidoso.

Hail in MCKINLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 06-JUN-23 14:20:00 to 06-JUN-23 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLACK ROCK ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 06-JUN-23 15:30:00 to 06-JUN-23 16:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAPELLO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong Wind in MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY/ALBUQUERQUE METRO AREA, NEW MEXICO
From 05-JUN-23 16:20:00 to 05-JUN-23 16:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Public

There were several reports of thunderstorm outflow wind damage in the Bel-Air neighborhood in northeast Albuquerque (near Monteclaire and Menaul Blvd NE). Several large (3 to 6 inch diameter) live tree limbs were broken and snapped. An approximately 5 foot high cinder block wall surrounding a residence was blown over. A residence also sustained roof damage.

Flash Flood in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 05-JUN-23 17:15:00 to 05-JUN-23 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CEDAR CREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

At least one foot of hail accumulation was reported in flooded areas. Via Sedillo was washed over with large rocks, mud, and debris in several spots. Culverts and ditches completely overflowed. Water marks indicated at least 6 inches of water flowed over Via Sedillo in some spots.

Flash Flood in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 06-JUN-23 15:30:00 to 06-JUN-23 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: MINERAL HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Local Volunteer Fire Dept. relayed reports of burn scar flash flooding. Debris and water over roadways in and around Cabo Lucero stretching down to San Geronimo an hour later. No damage to structures. Timing estimated and based on radar.

Flash Flood in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 06-JUN-23 13:40:00 to 06-JUN-23 18:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: CEDAR CREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Vehicle stuck in flood waters and partially submerged in mud along Sedillo Road.

Tornado in BERNALILLO, NEW MEXICO
From 05-JUN-23 17:00:00 to 05-JUN-23 17:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: (AEG)DOUBLE EAGLE II AIRPORT
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A brief landspout tornado was spotted on the mesa above Petroglyph National Monument. No damage occurred. Exact time and location were estimated. Report relayed via KRQE.

Hail in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 06-JUN-23 15:00:00 to 06-JUN-23 15:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: MANUELITAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell with a storm moving southeast in northern San Miguel County near Tierra Monte.

Hail in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 06-JUN-23 15:25:00 to 06-JUN-23 15:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: MANUELITAS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported ping pong ball size hail with storm moving southeast through northern San Miguel County near Manuelitas.

Flash Flood in TORRANCE, NEW MEXICO
From 06-JUN-23 16:00:00 to 06-JUN-23 17:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: MC INTOSH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

NMDOT reported severe driving conditions from standing water and flooding over roadways in the Estancia area.

Hail in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 06-JUN-23 16:34:00 to 06-JUN-23 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN GERONIMO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Mineral Hill Fire Department reported quarter size hail from a supercell drifting slowly south and east.

Flash Flood in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 05-JUN-23 16:55:00 to 05-JUN-23 17:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: MANUELITAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several inches of hail and water was reported flowing from a nearby pasture across a dirt road in northern San Miguel County.

Hail in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 06-JUN-23 15:30:00 to 06-JUN-23 15:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAPELLO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Two reports of quarter to ping pong ball size hail at Sapello as storm moved southeast through San Miguel County.

Hail in MORA, NEW MEXICO
From 06-JUN-23 13:01:00 to 06-JUN-23 13:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: OCATE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Very heavy rain and quarter sized hail falling at the time of report.