New Mexico Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/18/2026 21:32

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 10:32PM MDT until July 18 at 11:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 9:32pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description: 
At 1032 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated that heavy rain fell, ranging between 1.5 and 3 inches over the warned area. Although rainfall has turned light, the threat for flash flooding will continue as runoff persists. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Southern Roswell. This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 96 and 104.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Chaves, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM