Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 24 at 7:27PM MDT until September 24 at 10:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 6:27pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico...
* Until 1030 PM MDT.
* At 727 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Elkins and Bitter Lake Wildlife Refuge.
This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 159 and 192.
Instruction:
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Chaves, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov