Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 23 at 8:26PM MDT until September 24 at
Affecting Chaves, NM
In effect until: Sep 24, 2026, 6:30 PM
Chaves, NM
Likely impact in Chaves, NM; effects through 6:30 PM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive runoff continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 1230 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 821 PM MDT, the first flood wave along the Rio Penasco that prompted the warning has passed. However, a second flood wave is possible overnight from heavy runoff in the Sacramento Mountains. No additional rainfall is expected over the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Dunken and Elk. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™