Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 24 at 3:58PM MDT until September 24 at
Affecting Lincoln, NM
In effect until: Sep 25, 2026, 4:00 AM
Lincoln, NM
Likely impact in Lincoln, NM; effects through 4:00 AM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away from river banks as flow can rapidly increase.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...Southeastern Lincoln County in central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Rivers continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 356 PM MDT, heavy rainfall near Lincoln will cause rapid rises on the Rio Hondo and Rio Bonito. Low water crossings and US Highway 380 will be impacted from Lincoln to the Chaves County border. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Tinnie, Hondo and Sunset. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™