Flash Flood Warning — Lincoln County, New Mexico
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 6:17PM MDT until August 7 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
At 617 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is likely ongoing. 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... White Oaks. This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 60 and 63. Dangerous water levels are expected in Tortolita Creek, Nogal Arroyo, and eventually Cottonwood Creek.
Effective August 7, 2026 at 8:17 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Albuquerque NM
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Both localized and distant heavy rainfall will create sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos and over low water crossings.
Other Active Alerts in New Mexico
Dust Advisory
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Dust Advisory
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Get Flash Flood Warning Alerts for Lincoln County
StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Lincoln County, New Mexico?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Lincoln County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Lincoln County, New Mexico as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.