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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 IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WHAT... Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, especially over and below recent wildfire 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, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Far Northeast Highlands, and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN... From Noon MDT today through this evening.

* IMPACTS... Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and floodprone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains, ditches, and culverts may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

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.