Flash Flood Warning for Ledoux in West Central Mora County
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for West Central Mora County until 4:30 PM MDT due to a stationary thunderstorm producing heavy rain over Ledoux.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern New Mexico
- Issued
- September 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albuquerque NM
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Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flash Flood Warning for West Central Mora County in northeastern New Mexico. The alert is effective from 1:24 PM MDT on September 22, 2026, until 4:30 PM MDT on September 22, 2026.
Affected Areas
West Central Mora County, including the locations of Mora, Ledoux, Morphy Lake State Park, and Monte Aplanado. This includes State Road 518 near Mile Marker 29.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Expected Conditions
At 1:24 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated a stationary thunderstorm producing heavy rain over Ledoux. Between 1.25 and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective from 1:24 PM MDT until 4:30 PM MDT on September 22, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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