Flash Flood Warning Issued for Mora and San Miguel Counties in New Mexico

Flash Flood Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Mora and San Miguel Counties in New Mexico.

Flash Flood Warning

The warning was issued at 5:16 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:45 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.

Storm Details

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.75 to 1.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact portions of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon wildfire burn area

Hazards

Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar

Potential 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. Tierra Monte, Ledoux, Gascon, Morphy Lake State Park, El Porvenir, La Cueva, Rociada, South Carmen, Manuelitas and Monte Aplanado. This includes State Road 518 between Mile Markers 17 and 26. This also includes Blue Haven Youth Camp and Sebastian Canyon

Areas Affected

The warning covers Mora and San Miguel Counties in New Mexico.

Safety Information

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. If you encounter flood waters, climb to safety.