Weather Alert in New Mexico
Flash Flood Warning issued August 26 at 7:08PM MDT until August 26 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
AREAS AFFECTED: Mora, NM
DESCRIPTION: At 708 PM MDT, trained weather spotters reported flash flooding along New Mexico State Highway 518 between Cleveland and Holman within the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar. Between 0.75 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact the drainage areas for the tributaries of the Mora River, including Coyote Creek, Sierra Ditch, Canoncito Creek, Encinal Creek, and Rio La Casa. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. 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, Holman, Ledoux, Morphy Lake State Park, La Cueva, Chacon, Gascon, Monte Aplanado and South Carmen.
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.
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