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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.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
* 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™