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Flash Flood Warning issued September 24 at 10:23PM MDT until September 25

Affecting Chaves, NM

In effect until: Sep 25, 2026, 6:00 AM

Chaves, NM

Likely impact in Chaves, NM; effects through 6:00 AM.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico...

* Until midnight MDT.

* At 1023 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 4 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...
Elkins.

This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 179 and 192.

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Flash Flood Warning issued September 24 at 10:23PM MDT until September 25

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