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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2022
 
San Miguel/ Mora County News Release Calf Canyon/ Hermits Peak Fire
 
Flood Watch
 
Las Vegas/ Mora – The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued Flood Watch for The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon burn scar for Mora County and San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico.
 
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING.
 
WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, especially over and below the Cerro Pelado, Cooks Peak and Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon burn scars.

WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Jemez Mountains and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Northeast Highlands.

WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Dangerous debris flows are possible. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
 
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy rain from slow moving storms will be capable of producing 1-2" rainfall amounts over the Cerro Pelado, Cooks Peak, and Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon burn scars in less than one hour. This type of rainfall would produce dangerous flash flooding including potential debris flow.
Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. Significant runoff may cause flooding of creeks and rivers.
 
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James T. Murray, PIO | jamest.murray@state.nm.us