Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 6 at 4:00PM MDT until August 6 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 6, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires:
August 6, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 400 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain over the Sacaton and Hummingbird burn scars beginning to weaken.
Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up
to 0.25 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding with
debris flow is likely ongoing.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact Willow Creek and
Gilita Creek. This includes Willow Creek Road including the Ben Lilly
and Willow Creek Campgrounds and any other residences in this area.
Bursum Road near the Willow Creek Campground may also be impacted.
Middle Fork Trail number 157 and Iron Creek Trail number 172 will be
especially dangerous. 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 Sacaton and Hummingbird
burn scars.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
Sacaton and Hummingbird burn scars.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of South Central Catron County.
Debris flow will impact Willow Creek, including the Willow Creek
subdivision and Willow Creek Camp Ground.
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches in
the Sacaton and Hummingbird burn scars. Severe debris flows can also
be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away
in places. If you encounter flood waters, climb to safety.
Do not camp along streams and rivers. Remain alert when hiking in
steep, narrow canyons. Know where you are relative to low spots and
drainages.
Area Description:
Catron, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov