Flash Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Albuquerque, NM

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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
157 PM MDT Tue Jul 16 2024

NMC047-162145-
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San Miguel NM-
157 PM MDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE HERMITS PEAK AND CALF CANYON BURN
SCAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR NORTHERN
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY...

At 157 PM MDT, Radar data shows that storms have decreased in
intensity. Additional storms could develop through 3PM. Between 0.25
and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is
0.25 to 0.5 inches in 1 hour. 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...
  Tierra Monte, Sapello, Manuelitas and Rociada.

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 276 between Mile Markers 0 and 5.
State Road 266 between Mile Markers 0 and 6.
State Road 105 between Mile Markers 0 and 6.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3573 10525 3577 10544 3582 10549 3587 10551
      3587 10535 3584 10522 3583 10521 3583 10520
      3579 10517 3575 10520

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...0.25-0.5 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

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