Flash Flood Warning

At 459 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicates the moderate to heavy thunderstorms have diminished over the Sacaton and Hummingbird burn scars. Between 0.25 and 1.50 inches of rain fell earlier this afternoon. Only light additional rainfall is expected through 600 PM MDT. Flash flooding is likely ongoing at this time.

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 due to previous thunderstorms 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.