Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 28 at 1:55PM MDT until August 28 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 4:00pm
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 500 PM MDT.
* At 155 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar. Between
0.75 and 1 inch of rain has fallen on the Upper Tecolote Creek
Basin. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 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 indicated.
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, Mineral Hill, Gallinas 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. 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