Flash Flood Warning Issued for Northwestern San Miguel County, NM
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NWS Albuquerque has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar in northwestern San Miguel County until 5:15 PM MDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern San Miguel County, New Mexico
- Issued
- August 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albuquerque NM
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Albuquerque NM. Effective from 2:16 PM MDT to 5:15 PM MDT on August 22, 2026. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Northwestern San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico, specifically the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar. Locations include El Porvenir, Tierra Monte, Montezuma, Sapello, Gallinas, Rociada, Mineral Hill, Manuelitas, and San Geronimo. Also affects State Road 518 between Mile Markers 10 and 16, Blue Haven Youth Camp, and Sebastian Canyon.
What You Should Do
This is a life threatening situation. Torrential rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches. Roads and driveways may be washed away. If you encounter flood waters, climb to safety. 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.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the burn scar. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Life threatening flash flooding.
Timeline
Alert effective August 22, 2026 at 2:16 PM MDT and expires August 22, 2026 at 5:15 PM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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