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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.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
* 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™