Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 19 at 4:31AM MDT until October 19 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 19, 2024 - 3:31am
Expires:
October 19, 2024 - 7:00am
Description:
At 431 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated the coverage of showers and
thunderstorms has decreased over the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon
Burn Scar. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain fell during the overnight
hours. A few showers over the area may still produce an additional
0.5 to 1 inch in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact the Tecolote Creek
and Gallinas River drainage areas. The debris flow can consist of
rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the Hermits Peak and Calf
Canyon Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around
the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
El Porvenir, Montezuma, Sapello, Tierra Monte, Gallinas, Mineral
Hill, Rociada, Manuelitas and San Geronimo.
This includes the following highways...
State Road 94 between Mile Markers 1 and 9.
State Road 518 between Mile Markers 10 and 16.
State Road 283 between Mile Markers 7 and 12...and
near Mile Marker 14.
State Road 276 between Mile Markers 0 and 5.
State Road 266 between Mile Markers 0 and 6.
State Road 65 between Mile Markers 1 and 14.
State Road 105 between Mile Markers 0 and 6.
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches
in the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar. Severe debris flows
can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be
washed away in places. If you encounter flood waters, climb to
safety.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
San Miguel, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM