Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 31 at 1:12PM MDT until May 31 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 31, 2025 - 12:12pm
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 112 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain over the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar. Between 0.75
and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of
0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact the Tecolote Creek
and Gallinas River drainage areas. The debris flow 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, Mineral
Hill, 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.
The main drainages of concern are Beaver Creek and Gallinas Creek
near El Porvenir.
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.
In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water
crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not
attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
San Miguel, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM