| Event |
Flash Flood |
| -- Flood Cause |
Heavy Rain / Burn Area |
| State |
NEW MEXICO |
| County/Area |
LOS ALAMOS |
| WFO |
ABQ |
| Begin Date |
08/03/2011 13:30:00 MST-7 |
| Begin Range |
4 |
| Begin Azimuth |
SW |
| Begin Location |
LOS ALAMOS |
| Begin Lat/Lon |
35.84/-106.35 |
| End Date |
08/03/2011 14:45:00 MST-7 |
| End Range |
3 |
| End Azimuth |
SW |
| End Location |
LOS ALAMOS |
| End Lat/Lon |
35.87/-106.35 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect |
0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect |
0/0 |
| Property Damage |
0.00K |
| Crop Damage |
0.00K |
| Episode Narrative |
One of the most active monsoonal days occurred on August 3rd, with heavy rains noted across much of the state. However, the biggest impact came to the recently burned areas, particularly to the Las Conchas and White Fire burn scars. Minor flooding was reported across many other locations, including around Abo, Folsom, and Grants. A few storms also reported severe wind gusts in outflow boundaries, including around White Sands Missile Range. Even a landspout formed in the Albuquerque metro area. |
| Event Narrative |
Both Highway 4 and 501 were closed in the Jemez Mountains due to flooding. Heavy rains on the Las Conchas burn scar caused significant runoff and debris flow over the roadways. At least a 50 yard stretch of debris several inches deep was noted along State Highway 501. Both roads had to be cleared by the Highway Department before traffic was allowed to pass. |
