Flash Flood Warning for Tinnie, Hondo and Sunset in Lincoln County, NM

Source: NOAA · Lincoln County, New Mexico

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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for southeastern Lincoln County in central New Mexico until 6:45 PM MDT on September 25.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Lincoln County, New Mexico
Issued
September 25, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Albuquerque NM

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Alert Details

Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Albuquerque NM. Effective from 3:49 PM MDT September 25 until 6:45 PM MDT September 25. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.

Affected Areas

Southeastern Lincoln County in central New Mexico. Specific locations include Tinnie, Hondo and Sunset. Also affects U.S. Highway 380 between Mile Markers 284 and 300.

What You Should Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.

Expected Conditions

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Up to 1.25 inches of rain have fallen with additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches possible. Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Timeline

Alert effective 2026-09-25T15:49:00-06:00. Expires and ends 2026-09-25T18:45:00-06:00.

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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for southeastern Lincoln County in central New Mexico until 6:45 PM MDT on September 25.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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