Flood Watch issued September 22 at 1:02AM MDT until September 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM in New Mexico
FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Lincoln County in central New Mexico... South Central Socorro County in central New Mexico... * Until 600 PM MDT. * At 259 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1
Official alerts issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA) confirm active weather hazards affecting New Mexico. Residents and travelers in the designated zone should heed safety warnings and monitor local radar.
“Official alerts issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA) confirm active weather hazards affecting New Mexico. Residents and travelers in the designated zone should heed safety warnings and monitor local radar.”
Key Verified Points
- •Event: Flash Flood Warning
- •Severity: Severe | Urgency: Immediate | Certainty: Likely
- •Affected Areas: Lincoln, NM; Socorro, NM
- •Effective: 2026-09-22T14:59:00-06:00
- •Expires: 2026-09-22T18:00:00-06:00
- •Recommended Action: 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
Executive Meteorological Briefing
FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Lincoln County in central New Mexico... South Central Socorro County in central New Mexico... * Until 600 PM MDT. * At 259 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1
Hazard Analysis & Threat Level
The National Weather Service (NOAA) has designated this event with a severity rating of SEVERE and an urgency classification of IMMEDIATE. Meteorological observation stations across New Mexico are tracking atmospheric volatility and issuing real-time safety advisories.
Key Verified Meteorological Points
Geographic Scope & Affected Communities
Essential Public Safety Directives
Primary Provenance & Real-Time Updates
All meteorological information in this report originates directly from the National Weather Service (NOAA). USA NOW will continue automated synchronization as updated radar passes and bulletins are logged.
Event Timeline & Developments
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas are affected by this weather announcement?
The primary region affected is New Mexico (Northwest Plateau; Chuska Mountains; Far Northwest Highlands; West Central Plateau; San Francisco River Valley; Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Union County; Quay County).
Who is the official issuing source?
This information was officially issued by the National Weather Service (NOAA) on 9/22/2026.
What should affected Americans do right now?
Review the recommended guidance above, verify direct notices at https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8fc016a4b9ec1707d18193d617968f63442ff884.001.1, and check with local emergency services or transport providers where applicable.
Official Government & Primary Citations
- National Weather Service (NOAA) — https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8fc016a4b9ec1707d18193d617968f63442ff884.001.1
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- National Weather Service (NOAA) — https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.afbac8a7b0ce020550a7666f0a493381c82f2dd0.001.1
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- National Weather Service (NOAA) — https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7164973b41739e8184af3f331e5bf1cc71bf089f.001.1
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- National Weather Service (NOAA) — https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.430ef70eb97114c02ca8c4b89e7b981017fa87c8.001.1
- National Weather Service (NOAA) — https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.3998f43920d69710e2e900c977eba388d7d71e82.001.1
- National Weather Service (NOAA) — https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8c24967868b8c1fb49a2a127c3fb955cf8151faf.001.1
- National Weather Service (NOAA) — https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.431ae7229f922a47ff489c45b53b7e6a7b421bc7.001.1
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- National Weather Service (NOAA) — https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e0524203c683a5cda7885505f2e98fce7eaef920.001.1
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