Northwest flow rounding the northeastern periphery of an upper high over AZ combined with abundant low-level moisture over the high plains of eastern NM to produce severe weather along and east of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains on July 21st and 22nd. Large hail and severe winds were observed from these scattered storm cells. Heavy rainfall also produced flash flooding on the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon burn scar on July 21st. Fast flowing flood waters with burn scar debris was observed at several locations causing damage to properties and forcing two road closures north and south of Mora, NM. Flash flooding was also reported near the Ute Park burn scar along the Ponil Creek.

Hail in HARDING, NEW MEXICO
From 22-JUL-23 16:25:00 to 22-JUL-23 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 21-JUL-23 14:50:00 to 21-JUL-23 15:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN IGNACIO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media shared a video on social media from a viewer showing flash flooding. Fast flowing water with hail and debris was flowing all across the property and beneath the home. Damage is an estimate. There were no reports of injuries or casualties.

Hail in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 21-JUL-23 14:52:00 to 21-JUL-23 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN IGNACIO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 21-JUL-23 15:37:00 to 21-JUL-23 15:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAS VEGAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 21-JUL-23 19:50:00 to 21-JUL-23 19:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: TOLAR
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Melrose Gunnery weather station measured a peak thunderstorm wind gust of 69 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDING, NEW MEXICO
From 22-JUL-23 16:05:00 to 22-JUL-23 16:08:00 (MST-7)
Location: MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station near Mills measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph.

Flash Flood in MORA, NEW MEXICO
From 21-JUL-23 15:00:00 to 21-JUL-23 15:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEDOUX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused flash flooding within the Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon burn scar along State Highway 94 at mile marker 15, closing the road.

Flash Flood in SAN MIGUEL, NEW MEXICO
From 21-JUL-23 15:00:00 to 21-JUL-23 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAS TUSAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Sapello River flooded and went out of it's banks near the State Highway 266 crossing.

Flash Flood in MORA, NEW MEXICO
From 21-JUL-23 15:10:00 to 21-JUL-23 15:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: GASCON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A video shared on twitter showed fast moving flood waters carrying debris flowing behind a home along State Highway 105 near Gascon.

Flash Flood in COLFAX, NEW MEXICO
From 21-JUL-23 15:50:00 to 21-JUL-23 16:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: UTE PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ponil road near intersection of State Highway 204 was reported to be under approximately three feet of water as the middle Ponil Creek flooded. Debris, including mud and rocks, made the road impassable. This location is located north of the Ute Park burn scar.

Flash Flood in MORA, NEW MEXICO
From 21-JUL-23 15:05:00 to 21-JUL-23 15:47:00 (MST-7)
Location: LUCERO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused flash flooding within the Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon burn scar along state highway 434 at mile markers 4 and 5, closing the road.