New Mexico Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 09/24/2026 18:20

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued September 24 at 7:20PM MDT until September 24 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 24, 2026 - 6:20pm
Expires: 
September 24, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Lincoln County in central New Mexico... * Until 930 PM MDT. * At 720 PM MDT, emergency management reported flash flooding continuing along the Rio Bonito from Lincoln to Hondo. US Highway 380 remains closed from mile marker 89 to 107. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Emergency management 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... 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: 
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