Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:52AM MDT until September 30 at
Affecting Chaves, NM; Lincoln, NM
In effect until: Sep 30, 2026, 9:45 PM
Chaves, NM; Lincoln, NM
Likely impact across 2 counties in NM; effects through 9:45 PM.
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.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...Southeastern Lincoln County in central New Mexico... Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 345 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 950 AM MDT, New Mexico DOT reported NM Highway 246 is inundated with water and is impassable between mile marker 9 and 73. Flooding is already occurring. - Heavy rainfall that occurred over the past 24 hours will lead to inundation of low water crossings in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Arabela. - This includes NM Highway 246 west of Roswell and NM Highway 368. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™