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Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 2:59PM MDT until September 22

Affecting Lincoln, NM; Socorro, NM

In effect until: Sep 23, 2026, 12:00 AM

Lincoln, NM; Socorro, NM

Likely impact across 2 counties in NM; effects through 12:00 AM.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.

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FFWABQ

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central Lincoln County in central New Mexico...
South Central Socorro County in central New Mexico...

* Until 600 PM MDT.

* At 259 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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...
Mainly rural areas of West Central Lincoln and South Central
Socorro Counties.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™