Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 4 at 10:18PM MDT until July 5 at 4:15AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 9:18pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 415 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings
are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1016 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the
warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Central Chaves County.
- Low water crossings along New Mexico Road 249 east of Hagerman
may become impassable tonight. Flood waters will be difficult to
see at night.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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
Sender: