Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 24 at 5:54PM MDT until September 24 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 4:54pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 554 PM MDT, emergency management reported evacuations are ongoing
from Lincoln towards Hondo along the Rio Bonito. US Highway 380 is
closed between mile markers 89 and 107. Between 3 and 5 inches of
rain have fallen. No additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding
is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lincoln, Glencoe and Lincoln State Monument.
This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 92 and 99.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water
crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not
attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Lincoln, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov