The flood also affected some other nearby areas in Colfax County that morning, including highways and small towns around Philmont.

One youth Scout, Alden Brock, who was situated in a campsite within the staff camp Indian Writings, drowned while being swept away by the flood.

[13] The morning of June 27, when the flood occurred, Crew 380 from Sacramento, California, was entering the third day of their twelve-day trek.

[16][17] Troop 606, from Irving, TX, had recently camped at Ponil Canyon the night before, bringing the rising rivers to staff members attention.

[citation needed] Shortly after the incident, Philmont staff notified the families of Scouts involved in the flood.

[8][26] Because of debris, mudflows, and road blockage, a large portion of U.S. Route 64 in New Mexico was closed for a period of nearly one full day.

The New Mexico State Police investigated the flood further with the intent of providing more information to improve future preparedness,[16] but came to no conclusions.