Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 23 at 5:49PM MDT until September 23 at
Affecting Chaves, NM; Lincoln, NM
In effect until: Sep 24, 2026, 3:30 AM
Chaves, NM; Lincoln, NM
Likely impact across 2 counties in NM; effects through 3:30 AM.
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... Western Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 930 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 544 PM MDT, the public reported flooding in the warned area, with low water crossings along the Rio Hondo inundated with water and impassable. - This includes feeder creeks and streams into the Rio Hondo. These tributaries may inundate additional low water crossings. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Tinnie, Hondo, San Patricio and Sunset. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™