Flash Flood — Mora, New Mexico

2022-07-23 · near Cleveland, Mora, New Mexico

Event narrative

Heavy rain on the northern end of the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon burn scar caused flooding on the Canoncito Creek. This washed out roads, destroyed pastures, and inundated homes. Damages are estimated.

Wider weather episode

It was a typical monsoon day across northern and central New Mexico on July 23, 2022, as an abundant amount of moisture led to scattered to numerous thunderstorms. The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon burn scar proved once again to be the area of most concern as heavy rainfall on the northern end of the burn area led to flash flooding. The Holman and Cleveland areas, which have been hardest hit so far this summer, were hit hard again with flash flooding and debris flow.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1031327. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.