Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 17 at 9:16PM MDT until September 18 at 3:15AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 8:16pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Lincoln County in central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 315 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 915 PM MDT, Rapid river rises will cause minor flooding along
the Rio Hondo. Earlier heavy rainfall will continue to race
downstream within the Rio Hondo to the Chaves County line.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Tinnie, Hondo and Sunset.
- 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:
Lincoln, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov