Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 5 at 9:05PM MDT until May 6 at 1:45AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 8:05pm
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 12:45am
Description:
At 905 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain temporarily ended over the southern half of the Hermits Peak
and Calf Canyon Burn Scar. Between 0.25 and 1.5 inches of rain
already fell this afternoon and early evening, in addition to up to
1.25 inches that fell last night. Additional rainfall amounts up to
1.5 inches are possible over the southern half of the Hermits Peak
and Calf Canyon Burn Scar tonight. Flash flooding is probably
already underway in the Gallinas River, Sapello River, and
Manuelitas Creek drainages.
Excessive rainfall will produce debris flow that can consist of
rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
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, Sapello, Tierra Monte, Gallinas, Rociada,
Manuelitas and San Geronimo.
This includes the following highways...
State Road 94 between Mile Markers 1 and 9.
State Road 518 between Mile Markers 10 and 16.
State Road 283 between Mile Markers 7 and 12...and
near Mile Marker 14.
State Road 276 between Mile Markers 0 and 5.
State Road 266 between Mile Markers 0 and 6.
State Road 65 between Mile Markers 1 and 14.
State Road 105 between Mile Markers 0 and 6.
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