Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 9 at 12:43PM MDT until September 9 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 9, 2026 - 11:43am
Expires:
September 9, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Sacaton and Hummingbird burn scars in...
South Central Catron County in west central New Mexico...
* Until 345 PM MDT.
* At 1243 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Sacaton and Hummingbird burn scars. Between 0.5
and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of
0.25 to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
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.
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.
In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water
crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not
attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Catron, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov