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Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 2:33PM MDT until September 22

Affecting Chaves, NM

In effect until: Sep 22, 2026, 11:30 PM

Chaves, NM

Likely impact in Chaves, NM; effects through 11:30 PM.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

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

* Until 530 PM MDT.

* At 233 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches 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...
Lake Arthur.

This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 79 and 85.

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Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 2:33PM MDT until September 22

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