NWS: FLASH FLOOD WARNING this area til 1:30 AM MDT. Avoid flooded areas.
Affected Area: San Miguel, NM
Severity: Severe
Urgency: Immediate
Certainty: Likely
Recommended Action: Avoid
Issued: Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM GMT-0600
Expires: Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:30 AM GMT-0600
Description:
National Weather Service: A FLASH FLOOD WARNING is in effect for this area until 1:30 AM MDT. This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer
currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many
miles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas.
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