Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:52AM MDT until September 30 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 8:52am
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...Southeastern Lincoln County in central New Mexico...
Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 345 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated
with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 950 AM MDT, New Mexico DOT reported NM Highway 246 is
inundated with water and is impassable between mile marker 9 and
73. Flooding is already occurring.
- Heavy rainfall that occurred over the past 24 hours will lead to
inundation of low water crossings in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Arabela.
- This includes NM Highway 246 west of Roswell and NM Highway 368.
- 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