Flash Flood in Mora County, New Mexico

Flash Flood July 12, 2022 · Mora County, New Mexico

$150K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

An estimated 1 to 1.5 inches of heavy rain on the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon burn scar flooded New Mexico State Road 434, forcing the closure of the roadway. Near Guadalupita, a residential driveway turned into a raging river with deep water and debris. Canoncito Creek also flooded which was caused by debris caught in culverts. The creek overflowed into nearby pastures, onto Highway 518, and impacted homes within the area. The water was two feet deep in some locations. Damages are estimated.

The wider storm

As above normal moisture remained in place across northern and central New Mexico, a very active monsoon pattern persisted with numerous thunderstorms impacting the area on July 12, 2022. The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon burn scar continued to be a magnet for heavy rainfall as an estimated 1.5 inches of rain resulted in flooding of roadways near Chacon.

Began near Lucero (36.0034, -105.2796).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1027134. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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