Lincoln County, New Mexico, Monday, October 26, 2026

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 26 at 3:58PM MDT until October 26 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 358 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 17 miles northeast of Elk, or 38 miles southeast of Ruidoso, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Lincoln and West Central Chaves Counties.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Heavy rains from severe thunderstorms can produce sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 26 at 3:42PM MDT until October 26 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Lincoln County in central New Mexico... West Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... * Until 415 PM MDT. * At 342 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 15 miles northeast of Elk, or 36 miles southeast of Ruidoso, moving northeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Lincoln and West Central Chaves Counties.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 26 at 1:35PM MDT until October 26 at 2:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 135 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles north of Elk, or 26 miles southeast of Ruidoso, moving southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Southern Lincoln and West Central Chaves Counties.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 26 at 1:26PM MDT until October 26 at 2:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Lincoln County in central New Mexico... West Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... * Until 215 PM MDT. * At 126 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles north of Elk, or 25 miles southeast of Ruidoso, moving southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Southern Lincoln and West Central Chaves Counties.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 26 at 12:56AM MDT until October 26 at 1:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

The heavy rain has ended. Flash flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 600 AM MDT for portions of east central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 25 at 10:04PM MDT until October 26 at 1:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 1004 PM MDT, trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. 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... Roswell. This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 156 and 162. The heaviest rain has fallen along the Rio Hondo and is expected to continue downstream into the Roswell area later tonight.

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. Both localized and distant heavy rainfall will create sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos and over low water crossings.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 25 at 9:47PM MDT until October 26 at 1:45AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 947 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. 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... Hagerman. This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 87 and 91. The heaviest rains have occurred along the Lincoln and Chaves County line due west of Dexter, NM. This heavy runoff is expected to flood arroyos that flow into the Rio Felix, and expected to reach Hagerman, NM later tonight into Monday morning.

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. Both localized and distant heavy rainfall will create sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos and over low water crossings.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 25 at 8:55PM MDT until October 26 at 1:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Lincoln County in central New Mexico... Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... * Until 100 AM MDT. * At 855 PM MDT, trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. 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... Roswell. This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 156 and 162. The heaviest rain has fallen along the Rio Hondo and is expected to continue downstream into the Roswell area later tonight.

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. Both localized and distant heavy rainfall will create sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos and over low water crossings.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 25 at 8:09PM MDT until October 25 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 809 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 18 miles west of Roswell, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Eastern Lincoln and Central Chaves Counties.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Heavy rains from severe thunderstorms can produce sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 25 at 7:57PM MDT until October 25 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Eastern Lincoln County in central New Mexico... Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... * Until 830 PM MDT. * At 757 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 20 miles east of Tinnie, or 22 miles west of Roswell, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Eastern Lincoln and Central Chaves Counties.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 25 at 7:50PM MDT until October 26 at 1:45AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Lincoln County in central New Mexico... West Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... * Until 145 AM MDT. * At 750 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. 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... Hagerman. This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 87 and 91. The heaviest rains have occurred along the Lincoln and Chaves County line due west of Dexter, NM. This heavy runoff is expected to flood arroyos that flow into the Rio Felix, and expected to reach Hagerman, NM later tonight into Monday morning.

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. Both localized and distant heavy rainfall will create sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos and over low water crossings.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 25 at 7:40PM MDT until October 25 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 25 at 7:26PM MDT until October 25 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 726 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ancho, or 18 miles north of Carrizozo, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Ancho and Jicarilla.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 25 at 7:14PM MDT until October 25 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... North Central Lincoln County in central New Mexico... * Until 745 PM MDT. * At 714 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of Ancho, or 16 miles north of Carrizozo, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Ancho and Jicarilla.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 25 at 7:04PM MDT until October 25 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 704 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 16 miles southeast of Tinnie, or 33 miles southwest of Roswell, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Sunset.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 25 at 6:59PM MDT until October 25 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 659 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 17 miles southeast of Tinnie, or 34 miles southwest of Roswell, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Sunset.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 25 at 6:41PM MDT until October 25 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Lincoln County in central New Mexico... * Until 715 PM MDT. * At 641 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 17 miles southeast of Tinnie, or 34 miles southeast of Ruidoso, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Sunset.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.