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WGUS75 KABQ 092027
FFSABQ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
227 PM MDT Wed Sep 9 2026

NMC003-092145-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Catron NM-
227 PM MDT Wed Sep 9 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SACATON AND HUMMINGBIRD BURN SCARS
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR SOUTH CENTRAL
CATRON COUNTY...

At 227 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain over the Sacaton and Hummingbird burn scars. Between 0.5 and 1
inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.1 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3339 10864 3341 10859 3342 10856 3342 10849
      3341 10847 3338 10846 3338 10852 3337 10857
      3336 10857 3333 10854 3331 10855 3329 10858
      3326 10865 3325 10869 3328 10870 3332 10868
      3337 10865 3338 10864

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

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