Flash Flood — Santa Fe, New Mexico

2022-07-26 · near Tesuque, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Event narrative

Heavy rain in the Tesuque and Chupadero areas resulted in flash flooding. North-northwest of Tesuque, an arroyo overflowed its banks and flooded a backyard near the intersection of Tesuque Village Road and Highway 592. Flash flooding and mud flow also trapped 15 cars in a Tesuque market. Near Chupadero, the emergency manager reported that water over Rio En Medio Road in six locations along roadway. Damages are estimated.

Wider weather episode

With above normal amounts of atmospheric moisture and an easterly wave still in the area, the active monsoon pattern continued for portions of New Mexico on July 26, 2022. Thunderstorms developed early in the day and became more numerous throughout the afternoon and evening hours. The Calf Canyon burn scar was hit twice with heavy thunderstorms, but only reported rises along Gallinas Creek. Elsewhere, heavy rain caused flash flooding in San Juan County as well as near Glorieta and Tesuque. Note: The Calf Canyon burn scar had previously been referred to as the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon burn scar. On July 26, 2022, officials renamed it to the Calf Canyon burn scar, therefore, from here on out, this is how it will be referenced.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1032196. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.