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Flash Flood Warning issued September 30 at 12:48AM MDT until September 30
Affecting Eddy, NM; Lea, NM
In effect until: Sep 30, 2026, 9:00 AM
Eddy, NM; Lea, NM
Likely impact across 2 counties in NM; effects through 9:00 AM.
Get to higher ground now. Never drive through flooded roads.
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At 1248 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. 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... Hobbs, Carlsbad, Lovington, Loving, Malaga, Carlsbad North, Avalon, Maljamar, Whites City, Monument, Humble City, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Halfway, Otis, Lake Avalon, Cavern City Air Terminal, Living Desert State Park, Lea County Regional Airport and Industrial Airpark.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™