Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 24 at 3:30PM MDT until July 24 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 330 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain over the northern fringe of the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn
Scar near Chacon. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of up to 0.25 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon
Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Coyote Creek State Park, Chacon, Guadalupita, El Turquillo, Luceros
and Rainsville.
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 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: