Flood Watch issued June 9 at 11:43AM MDT until June 10 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Severe
Now
From Today 12:00 (9 hours ago)
Until Tomorrow 04:00 (6 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, especially on and near the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon burn areas.

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

  • WHEN: Through Monday afternoon.

  • IMPACTS: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

    • Slow moving thunderstorms will develop over the Sangre De Cristo Mountains this afternoon and spread slowly eastward to include the adjacent highlands. These storms will produce heavy rainfall. The heavy rainfall threat will persist overnight and then increase again on Monday. Storm total rainfall amounts from Sunday afternoon through Monday will range from 1.0 to 1.5", but spotty higher totals up to 3.0" are possible. This type of rainfall will cause flash flooding on the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon burn areas with the potential for dangerous debris flows.
    • http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, especially on and near the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon burn areas. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving thunderstorms will develop over the Sangre De Cristo Mountains this afternoon and spread slowly eastward to include the adjacent highlands. These storms will produce heavy rainfall. The heavy rainfall threat will persist overnight and then increase again on Monday. Storm total rainfall amounts from Sunday afternoon through Monday will range from 1.0 to 1.5", but spotty higher totals up to 3.0" are possible. This type of rainfall will cause flash flooding on the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon burn areas with the potential for dangerous debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Advisory issued June 9 at 9:14PM MDT until June 10 at 12:15AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Minor
Now
From Today 21:14 (6 minutes ago)
Until Tomorrow 00:15 (2 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

  • WHERE: Portions of east central and northeast New Mexico, including the following counties, in east central New Mexico, northwestern Guadalupe. In northeast New Mexico, southwestern San Miguel.

  • WHEN: Until 1215 AM MDT.

  • IMPACTS: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

    • At 914 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen.
    • Some locations that will experience flooding include, Las Vegas, Anton Chico, Dilia, Tecolote, Romeroville, Villanueva State Park, Villanueva, Tecolotito, Los Montoyas and San Agustin.
    • http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast New Mexico, including the following counties, in east central New Mexico, northwestern Guadalupe. In northeast New Mexico, southwestern San Miguel. * WHEN...Until 1215 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 914 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Las Vegas, Anton Chico, Dilia, Tecolote, Romeroville, Villanueva State Park, Villanueva, Tecolotito, Los Montoyas and San Agustin. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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.

Flash Flood Warning issued June 9 at 7:36PM MDT until June 9 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Severe
Now
From Today 19:36 (1 hour ago)
Until Today 21:45 (24 minutes from now)
Official warning explanations:

At 736 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 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 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, Tierra Monte, Sapello, Gallinas, Rociada, Mineral Hill, 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.

At 736 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 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 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, Tierra Monte, Sapello, Gallinas, Rociada, Mineral Hill, 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.

Instructions:

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

Flood Watch issued June 9 at 11:43AM MDT until June 10 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Severe
Now
From Today 12:00 (9 hours ago)
Until Tomorrow 04:00 (6 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:
  • WHAT: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, especially on and near the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon burn areas.

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

  • WHEN: Through Monday afternoon.

  • IMPACTS: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

    • Slow moving thunderstorms will develop over the Sangre De Cristo Mountains this afternoon and spread slowly eastward to include the adjacent highlands. These storms will produce heavy rainfall. The heavy rainfall threat will persist overnight and then increase again on Monday. Storm total rainfall amounts from Sunday afternoon through Monday will range from 1.0 to 1.5", but spotty higher totals up to 3.0" are possible. This type of rainfall will cause flash flooding on the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon burn areas with the potential for dangerous debris flows.
    • http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, especially on and near the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon burn areas. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving thunderstorms will develop over the Sangre De Cristo Mountains this afternoon and spread slowly eastward to include the adjacent highlands. These storms will produce heavy rainfall. The heavy rainfall threat will persist overnight and then increase again on Monday. Storm total rainfall amounts from Sunday afternoon through Monday will range from 1.0 to 1.5", but spotty higher totals up to 3.0" are possible. This type of rainfall will cause flash flooding on the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon burn areas with the potential for dangerous debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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