Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 24 at 1:42PM MDT until July 24 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
FFWABQ
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 445 PM MDT.
* At 142 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
0.5 to 1 inch 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 Canyon
along Willow Creek Road. 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 Scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
Sacaton and Hummingbird Burn Scar.
* 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 Scar. 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.
Area Description:
Catron, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: