Flood Warning for Chaves, Curry, Lincoln, Roosevelt Counties NM
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A Flood Warning is in effect until 9:30 AM MDT Friday for Chaves, Curry, Lincoln and Roosevelt counties in New Mexico due to excessive rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern New Mexico
- Issued
- September 25, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albuquerque NM
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Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Albuquerque NM. Effective from September 25 at 3:29 AM MDT until September 25 at 9:30 AM MDT.
Affected Areas
Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico, southeastern Lincoln County in central New Mexico, southern Curry County in east central New Mexico, and Roosevelt County in east central New Mexico. Specific locations include Roswell, Clovis, Portales, Dexter, Hagerman, Texico, Melrose, Elida, Dora and Elkins.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Thunderstorms are moving northeastward through the warned area.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 9:30 AM MDT on September 25.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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