Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 24 at 5:05PM MDT until September 24 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 4:05pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY...
At 505 PM MDT, emergency management reported the Rio Bonito has
exceeded its banks, which has prompted the closure of US Highway 380
at mile marker 103. Evacuations are being performed from Lincoln to
the US Highway 380 and 70 intersection. Flash flooding is already
occurring.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Hondo. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash
flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways,
streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hondo and Tinnie.
This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 100 and 107.
An evacuation shelter has been set up at Hondo Valley Public Schools
at 111 Don Pablo Lane.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
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.
Area Description:
Lincoln, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov