Las Vegas/ Mora –The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued Flood Watch for The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon burn scar for Mora County and San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico.

FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...  * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and west central New Mexico, including the  following  areas,  in  central  New  Mexico,  Central  Highlands,  Estancia  Valley,  Middle  Rio  Grande  Valley  including the Albuquerque Metro Area and Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood. In east central New Mexico, Curry County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, Quay County and Roosevelt County. In northcentral New Mexico, Espanola Valley, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Santa Fe Metro Area and Southern Sangre  de  Cristo  Mountains.  In  northeast  New  Mexico,  Eastern  San  Miguel  County,  Far  Northeast  Highlands,  Harding County and Northeast Highlands. In west central New Mexico, West Central Highlands.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

*  IMPACTS...Excessive  runoff  may  result  in  flooding  of  rivers,  creeks,  streams,  and  other  low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread light to moderate rain with isolated thunderstorms will continue today. Rainfall amounts of 0.50 to  1.5  inches  are  expected  across  northern,  central,  and  western  NM  with  2  to  4  inches  expected  across  the  south and east.

Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of  low-lying  areas,  urbanized  street  flooding,  and  debris  flows  in  and  near  recent  wildfire  burn  scars.  Significant runoff may cause flooding of creeks and rivers.

     Operations Update video for August 19th, 2022 is now available on Facebook.

 Information Officers Provide Assistance in Mora

 Acres: 341,735
 Containment: 98%
 Total personnel: 470
 Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022
 Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Holdover fire from prescribed pile burn
 Location: 12 miles NW of Las Vegas, NM
 Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass

Highlights: Bilingual Public Information Officers with the Southwest Incident Management Team (SWIMT) will be staged at the Mora Volunteer Fire Department, daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, starting on Friday, August 19, 2022.  They will be onsite to help community members fill out Suppression Repair Forms, verify that forms arecomplete and entered in the queue. Information for emergency help and services related to post-fire flooding.  If forecasted weather is calling for flash flooding which could cause impacts to roadways making it unsafe for travel, personnel will not be present.  We suggest you call the Fire Information Phone line at 505-356-2636 to verify staffing on days when flooding is predicted. Starting next week, the SWIMT will reduce Calf Canyon Fire updates to one per week, on Mondays as it transitions command to incoming SWIMT Team 4 led by Incident Commander Aaron Hulburd.  
Operations:  Focusing in Rociada, Gascon, Holman, Cleveland, Mora and Guadalupita, heavy equipment isassisting in the clearing of   roadways caused by flooding. Crews are diligently working to repair fences, dozer lines, remove   hazard trees and seeding as necessary on private property affected by the fire. Repair work has been completed on the Skyline Trail near Bear Mountain and the Elk Mountain line. We ask the community to please be patient as we continue to work when weather conditions allow.  We are trying to avoid working on saturated soils as it can cause additional damage.
 
Closures and Restrictions: The Santa Fe National Forest has reduced the fire closure area opening additional access to the Pecos Wilderness. To view the new closure order and map visit  Santa Fe - Alerts & Notices (usda.gov). Monsoon weather and completion of suppression repair activities play a part in the decision to lift closure orders and the safety of the public, firefighter, and incident support personnel is always our first priority.  
 
Weather: As drier air moves into the region, coverage of storms will remain isolated with a low risk of flash flooding. By the weekend, a weather disturbance will bring significant moisture with numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. With the renewed threat of widespread showers and storms, the risk of   flash flooding will be high. Thereafter, expect a gradual decrease in daily showers and thunderstorms.
 
Fire Flooding and Recovery Resources: 2022 Wildland Fires Resources Hotline | After Wildfire New Mexico Guide  |  Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires Burned Area Emergency Response 

For questions or concerns related to flooding, please call the New Mexico State Emergency Operations Center at 1-800-432-2080. For federal disaster with fire or flood damage to your primary residence, please call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.  

Private Land Suppression Repair Survey (English and Spanish). Call 720-417-8048 for assistance in English, or 505-398-3889 for assistance in Spanish.  

Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Phone: 505-356-2636 | Email: 2022.hermitspeak@firenet.gov 
 
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  Las Vegas/ Mora –The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued Flood Watch for The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon burn scar for Mora County and San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico.

FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and west central New Mexico, including the  following  areas,  in  central  New  Mexico,  Central  Highlands,  Estancia  Valley,  Middle  Rio  Grande  Valley  including the Albuquerque Metro Area and Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood. In east central New Mexico, Curry County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, Quay County and Roosevelt County. In north central New Mexico, Espanola Valley, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Santa Fe Metro Area, and Southern Sangre  de  Cristo  Mountains.  In  northeast  New  Mexico,  Eastern  San  Miguel  County,  Far  Northeast  Highlands,  Harding County and Northeast Highlands. In west central New Mexico, West Central Highlands.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

*  IMPACTS...Excessive  runoff  may  result  in  flooding  of  rivers,  creeks,  streams,  and  other  low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A long duration rainfall event with embedded thunderstorms is expected Saturday when widespread amounts of 1 to 2 inches are likely, especially across parts of eastern NM where locally up to 3 inches is possible.

- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of  low-lying  areas,  urbanized  street  flooding,  and  debris  flows  in  and  near  recent  wildfire  burn  scars. Significant runoff may cause flooding of creeks and rivers.

   Weather Update video for August 18th, 2022 is now available on Facebook.

Las Vegas/ Mora –The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued Flood Watch for The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon burn scar for Mora County and San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico....

FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... 

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...All areas of west-central, central, north-central, and eastern NM.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.

*  IMPACTS...Excessive  runoff  may  result  in  flooding  of  rivers,  creeks,  streams,  and  other  low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... -  An  increase  in  moisture  will  allow  for  widespread  showers  and  thunderstorms  Friday  afternoon  through  Saturday evening. Given saturated soils from previous heavy rainfall, it will not take much rain for flash flooding to occur. In and downstream of recent burn scars will be especially susceptible to flash flooding.  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of  low-lying  areas,  urbanized  street  flooding,  and  debris  flows  in  and  near  recent  wildfire  burn  scars.  Significant runoff may cause flooding of creeks and rivers.

Las Vegas – The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flash Flood Warning for The Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar in South Central Taos County in north central New Mexico, Western Mora County in northeastern New Mexico and Northwestern San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico.

* Until 430 PM MDT.

* At 1225 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact Manuelitas Creek, Sapello River, Rio San Jose, Santiago Creek, Rito Cebolla, Rio La Casa, Vigil Creek, Coyote Creek, Mora River, and La Canada del Carro. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation, and other loose materials.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mora, Ledoux, Morphy Lake State Park, Cleveland, Tierra Monte, La Cueva, Holman, Gascon, Sapello, Chacon, South Carmen, Monte Aplanado, Luceros, Rainsville, Rociada, Manuelitas, Golondrinas, El Turquillo, San Ignacio and Guadalupita.

This includes the following highways...State Road 94 between Mile Markers 1 and 18. State Road 266 between Mile Markers 0 and 6. State Road 276 between Mile Markers 0 and 5. State Road 518 between Mile Markers 9 and 47. State Road 434 between Mile Markers 0 and 14. State Road 283 near Mile Marker 13. State Road 105 between Mile Markers 0 and 9. State Road 121 between Mile Markers 0 and 8.

Please stay up to date by listening to local radio and television for further information. Local officials may call for evacuations in specific areas with the greatest risk

   Operations Update video for August 17th, 2022 is now available on Facebook and YouTube.

Las Vegas/ Mora – The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued Flood Watch for The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon burn scar for Mora County and San Miguel County in northeastern New Mexico.

…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From Noon MDT today through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, particularly within and downstream of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon wildfire burn scar. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of slow-moving showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening over the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon wildfire burn scar. Given the vulnerability of this area, rainfall this evening could cause flash flooding impacts within and downstream of the burn scar.

- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

 Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. Significant runoff may cause flooding of creeks and rivers.

Forecast Calls for More Monsoon Rain

 Acres: 341,73
 Containment: 98%
 Total personnel: 472
 Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022
 Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Holdover fire from prescribed pile burn
 Location: 12 miles NW of Las Vegas, NM
 Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass

Highlights: The monsoonal pattern has peaked but will remain active for the next couple weeks. Residents in Mora, San Miquel and Taos Counties should monitor current and forecasted weather for flash flood warnings due to increased risk of flooding in streams, creeks, and washes within the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon burn scar. Those who live downstream from burned areas should be aware that the potential for flooding and debris flows increases dramatically after a fire. Even after emergency actions are implemented to minimize the postfire risks, the burned area is still at risk for potential flooding and debris flows. For current road conditions visit nmroads.com and for current weather conditions visit weather.gov/abq. 
Operations: Once again weather has slowed progress on suppression repair activities. Crews along with heavy equipment continue to make progress on repairing fences, installing water bars, and working to clear blocked roadways on private and public lands. Repair of dozer lines across the fire is a slow process. Crews are making progress while trying to avoid causing additional damage on saturated soils. Fire officials would like to remind residents and visitors to slow down while driving on roads in and around the fire area and to obey all traffic warnings.
 
Closures and Restrictions: The Santa Fe National Forest has reduced the fire closure area opening additional access to the Pecos Wilderness. To view the new closure order and map visit  Santa Fe - Alerts & Notices (usda.gov). Monsoon weather and completion of suppression repair activities play a part in the decision to lift closure orders and the safety of the public, firefighter, and incident support personnel is always our first priority.  
 
Weather: High pressure will weaken and allow more favorable monsoonal flow of moisture into the region. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday, with a significant increase in storms possible Thursday and Friday. Daily showers and storms will increase the risk for flash flooding with the greatest risk from Tuesday afternoon through at least Thursday. The greatest risk will be from Tuesday afternoon through at least Thursday. Afternoon temperatures will be cooling with increased relative humidity. 
 
Fire Flooding and Recovery Resources: 2022 Wildland Fires Resources Hotline | After Wildfire New Mexico Guide  |  Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires Burned Area Emergency Response 

For questions or concerns related to flooding, please call the New Mexico State Emergency Operations Center at 1-800-432-2080. For federal disaster with fire or flood damage to your primary residence, please call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.  

Private Land Suppression Repair Survey (English and Spanish). Call 720-417-8048 for assistance in English, or 505-398-3889 for assistance in Spanish.  

Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Phone: 505-356-2636 | Email: 2022.hermitspeak@firenet.gov 
 
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