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Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 5:39PM MDT until September 22
Affecting Socorro, NM
In effect until: Sep 23, 2026, 1:30 AM
Socorro, NM
Likely impact in Socorro, NM; effects through 1:30 AM.
Get to higher ground now. Never drive through flooded roads.
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At 539 PM MDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. NM Highway 304 near Las Nutrias is closed due to flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Public 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... Bernardo, Veguita, La Joya, Abeytas, Contreras, Las Nutrias and Sabinal. This includes the following highways... Highway 60 between Mile Markers 166 and 173. Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 168 and 183.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™