Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 1 at 1:56PM MDT until August 1 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 1, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
August 1, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar in...
Western Mora County in northeastern New Mexico...
* Until 500 PM MDT.
* At 156 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar. Between 0.5
and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2
inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 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...
Mora, Cleveland, Ledoux, Holman, Morphy Lake State Park, La Cueva,
Gascon, Chacon, Monte Aplanado and South Carmen.
This includes State Road 518 between Mile Markers 17 and 39.
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:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov