Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 7 at 1:22PM MDT until July 7 at 2:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 12:22pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 122 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain ended over the Hermit's Peak/Calf
Canyon Burn Scar. Between 0.25 and 1.5 inches of rain fell since 11
AM MDT. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact Manuelitas Creek
and the Sapello River. 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 Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon
Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Burn Scar.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Tierra Monte, Gascon, Rociada and South Carmen.
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches in
the Hermit's Peak/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.
Area Description:
Mora, NM; San Miguel, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
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