Debris Flow in Mora County, New Mexico

Debris Flow August 8, 2022 · Mora County, New Mexico

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Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A rock slide on the Calf Canyon burn scar caused by heavy rainfall impacted New Mexico State Highway 121 from mile markers 3 to 5. This forced the closure of the roadway and trapped vehicles on the road. Damages are estimated.

The wider storm

Despite the upper-level high pressure system building over the Four Corners, a backdoor cold front moved southward through eastern and central New Mexico on August 8, 2022. This influx of moisture helped to support a robust round of thunderstorms throughout the afternoon and evening hours. A magnet for heavy thunderstorms, the Calf Canyon burn scar was impacted again with significant flash flooding and debris flow reported in the Rociada, Holman, and Chacon areas.

Began near Chacon (36.1233, -105.3837).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1037364. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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