Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 24 at 11:54PM MDT until September 25 at
Affecting Chaves, NM; Roosevelt, NM
In effect until: Sep 25, 2026, 9:30 AM
Chaves, NM; Roosevelt, NM
Likely impact across 2 counties in NM; effects through 9:30 AM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Roosevelt County in east central New Mexico... Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 330 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1152 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Roswell, Portales, Dexter, Hagerman, Dora, Elkins, Bottomless Lakes State Park, Bitter Lake Wildlife Refuge, Pep and Arch. - High and fast flows are expected in the Rio Hondo. Stay away from river banks. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™