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Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 3:40PM MDT until September 22

Affecting Lincoln, NM

In effect until: Sep 22, 2026, 11:15 PM

Lincoln, NM

Likely impact in Lincoln, NM; effects through 11:15 PM.

Get to higher ground now. Never drive through flooded roads.

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At 340 PM MDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain
across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 2.25 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Public reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Oscuro.

This includes portions of US Highway 54 south of Carrizozo to the
county line.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 3:40PM MDT until September 22

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