Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 24 at 1:14PM MDT until July 24 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 12:14pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 114 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Hermits Peak and Calf
Canyon Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the
warned area, mainly between El Porvenir and Sapello. Flash flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the Hermits Peak and Calf
Canyon Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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, Gallinas, Mineral Hill and San Geronimo.
This also includes Blue Haven Youth Camp and Sebastian Canyon.
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.
Area Description:
San Miguel, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov