Nancy L. Manzanares

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar in...
South Central Taos County in north central New Mexico...
Western Mora County in northeastern New Mexico...
Northwestern San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico...

* Until 1015 PM MDT.

* At 617 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar. Between
0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall
rate is 1 to 1.75 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of
0.25 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact Manuelitas Creek,
Sapello River, Coyote Creek and Mora River. 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 Calf Canyon Burn Scar.

SOURCE...Radar.

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, Ledoux, Morphy Lake State Park, Cleveland, Tierra Monte, La
Cueva, Holman, Gascon, Sapello, Chacon, South Carmen, Monte
Aplanado, Luceros, Rainsville, Rociada, Manuelitas, Golondrinas,
El Turquillo and Guadalupita.

This includes the following highways...
State Road 94 between Mile Markers 1 and 18.
State Road 518 between Mile Markers 9 and 47.
State Road 121 between Mile Markers 0 and 8.
State Road 283 near Mile Marker 13.
State Road 276 between Mile Markers 0 and 5.
State Road 266 between Mile Markers 0 and 6.
State Road 434 between Mile Markers 0 and 14.
State Road 105 between Mile Markers 0 and 9.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Runoff from rainfall will cause elevated water levels within
vulnerable drainages in and downstream of the Hermits Peak Calf
Canyon fire burn area.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Do not camp along streams and rivers. Remain alert when hiking in
steep, narrow canyons. Know where you are relative to low spots and
drainages.

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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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED;
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE;
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-1.75 INCHES IN 1 HOUR