Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 23 at 5:49PM MDT until September 23 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 4:49pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...Southeastern Lincoln County in central New Mexico...
Western Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 930 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 544 PM MDT, the public reported flooding in the warned area,
with low water crossings along the Rio Hondo inundated with water
and impassable.
- This includes feeder creeks and streams into the Rio Hondo. These
tributaries may inundate additional low water crossings.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Tinnie, Hondo, San Patricio and Sunset.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Chaves, NM; Lincoln, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov