Flash Flood in Mora County, New Mexico

Flash Flood July 23, 2022 · Mora County, New Mexico

$75K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Cleveland (36.0100, -105.3900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1031327. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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