Flash floods in New Mexico can occur in any month, but the threat increases dramatically during the monsoon season, especially July and August. Flash floods can occur with little or no warning, move at very fast speeds and can reach a peak in a few minutes. They can roll rocks, tear out trees, sweep away cars and trucks, and destroy buildings and bridges. Rapidly rising water can reach heights of 30 feet or more. Even ordinary thunderstorms can trigger catastrophic debris flows and mudslides over and below burn scars. You will not always have a warning that these deadly, sudden floods are coming. Most flood deaths are due to flash floods, and most fatalities occur in vehicles. youtu.be/Wn6TxjCsyeo
Posted on: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 01:03:46 +0000
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