An anomalous late-season severe weather setup developed across the southern Great Plains during the start of October. A large slow-moving trough across the Four Corners combined with very rich low-level moisture to produce widespread severe weather and localized flash flooding, especially across portions of southeast New Mexico and west Texas.

Flash Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-OCT-23 13:22:00 to 02-OCT-23 13:52:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKEWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood waters starting to run across US Highway 285.

Flash Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-OCT-23 14:08:00 to 02-OCT-23 14:38:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKEWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

State Highway 137 is closed at the Junction with US Highway 285 due to flooding. Rocky Arroyo is also flooding at the bridge on US Highway 285.

Flash Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-OCT-23 14:35:00 to 02-OCT-23 15:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAPPY VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Loop bypass road on the west side of Carlsbad is closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-OCT-23 15:41:00 to 02-OCT-23 16:11:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAPPY VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A car was flooded on State Highway 524 on the west side of Carlsbad.

Flash Flood in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 02-OCT-23 19:00:00 to 02-OCT-23 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOVINGTON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple road closures in the city of Lovington.

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-OCT-23 12:11:00 to 02-OCT-23 12:21:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAPPY VLY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report of golf-ball size hail.

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-OCT-23 12:36:00 to 02-OCT-23 12:46:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKEWOOD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf-ball size hail along US Highway 285. Time estimated from radar.

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-OCT-23 12:46:00 to 02-OCT-23 12:56:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAPPY VLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter-size hail and wind gusts over 60 mph along US Highway 285 northwest of Carlsbad.

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-OCT-23 12:37:00 to 02-OCT-23 12:47:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKEWOOD
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Relayed report from NMDOT employee of tennis ball size hail on US Highway 285. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-OCT-23 14:41:00 to 02-OCT-23 14:46:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAPPY VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated wind gusts at or above 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 02-OCT-23 15:30:00 to 02-OCT-23 15:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: BENNETT
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 02-OCT-23 15:41:00 to 02-OCT-23 15:46:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOVINGTON
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Single wide trailer fully collapsed with no injuries reported. Time estimated from radar. Wind speeds are estimated to be 100 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation.

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-OCT-23 16:39:00 to 02-OCT-23 16:49:00 (MST-7)
Location: WHITES CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Golf ball size hail observed in Walnut Canyon in Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

Hail in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-OCT-23 14:11:00 to 02-OCT-23 14:21:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARLSBAD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail along State Highway 137 near Rock Arroyo crossing. Wind-driven hail broke windshields and fences were blown down. Time estimated from radar. Property damage cost is an estimation.