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Flash Flood Warning issued October 25 at 10:04PM MDT until October 26
Affecting Chaves, NM; Lincoln, NM
In effect until: Oct 26, 2026, 7:00 AM
Chaves, NM; Lincoln, NM
Likely impact across 2 counties in NM; effects through 7:00 AM.
Get to higher ground now. Never drive through flooded roads.
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At 1004 PM MDT, trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Trained spotters 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... Roswell. This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 156 and 162. The heaviest rain has fallen along the Rio Hondo and is expected to continue downstream into the Roswell area later tonight.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™