Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 5:15PM MDT until July 28 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
FFWABQ
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon burn scar in...
West Central San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico...
* Until 715 PM MDT.
* At 515 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Burn Scar. Between 1
and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact Tecolote Creek. 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 indicated.
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...
Upper Colonias, Mineral Hill, San Geronimo and San Pablo.
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.
Runoff from rainfall will cause elevated water levels within
vulnerable drainages in and downstream of the Hermit's Peak/Calf
Canyon fire burn area.
Do not camp along streams and rivers. Remain alert when hiking in
steep, narrow canyons. Know where you are relative to low spots and
drainages.
SNM: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS hasta 7:15 PM MDT. Evite areas inundadas.
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS en efecto para esta area hasta las 7:15 PM MDT. Esta es una situacion peligrosa y amenaza la vida. No intente viajar a menos que sea para abandonar un area propensa a inundaciones o bajo una orden de desalojo.
Area Description:
San Miguel, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov