Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 1 at 2:24PM MDT until August 1 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 1, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
August 1, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar in...
Northwestern San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico...
* Until 530 PM MDT.
* At 224 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 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 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, Sapello, Tierra Monte, Gallinas,
Manuelitas, Mineral Hill, Rociada and San Geronimo.
This includes State Road 518 between Mile Markers 10 and 16.
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