Severe · Flash Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 3:41PM 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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At 341 PM MDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Public reported. 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™