NWS Albuquerque NMFA.W 0017September 30, 2026
Flood Warning: Chaves and Lincoln, NM
The National Weather Service office in Albuquerque issued a flood warning for Chaves and Lincoln in New Mexico, which was in force until 3:45 p.m. local time on September 30. It was the 17th areal flood warning the NWS office in Albuquerque issued in 2026. New Mexico had 37 flood warnings in September 2026, against 5 in an average September of 2008-2025 (New Mexico's flood warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 5.9 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Albuquerque NM
- Area
- Chaves and Lincoln
- State
- New Mexico
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 9:52 a.m. MDT, September 30, 2026
- Expires
- 3:45 p.m. MDT, September 30, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KABQ FA.W 0017
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* 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
What the agency told people to do
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.
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