Flash Flood Warning for Queen and Lincoln National Forest in Eddy County
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for southwestern Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico until 10:00 PM MDT due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Eddy County, New Mexico
- Issued
- September 19, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa TX has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southwestern Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico. The alert is effective from 6:56 PM MDT on September 18, 2026, until 10:00 PM MDT on September 18, 2026.
Affected Areas
Southwestern Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico, including Lincoln National Forest and Queen. This includes the streams and drainages of Dark Canyon and Last Chance Canyon.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 6:56 PM MDT until 10:00 PM MDT on September 18, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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