Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Albuquerque NM
- Areas
- Chaves, NM; Lincoln, NM
- Places
- Hagerman
- In effect
- until 1:45 AM MDT, Oct 26, 2026
- Detection
- Radar indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS Albuquerque NM, Flash Flood Warning, 9:47 PM MDT Oct 25, 2026 · official alert
“Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.”
NWS Albuquerque NM, Flash Flood Warning, 9:47 PM MDT Oct 25, 2026 · official alert
“Both localized and distant heavy rainfall will create sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos and over low water crossings.”
NWS Albuquerque NM, Flash Flood Warning, 9:47 PM MDT Oct 25, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive into flooded roads. Turn around and find another route. The National Weather Service says most flood deaths occur in vehicles, and just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down.
Stay away from arroyos, creeks, streams and low water crossings. Water can rise quickly, even if the rain is falling somewhere else. Be extra careful after dark, when flood dangers are harder to see.
If you are in Hagerman or near Highway 285 between Mile Markers 87 and 91, avoid low-lying areas and underpasses. Move to higher ground if water starts to rise, and never go around barricades.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance claims show past flooding in both counties. Since 1978, Chaves County has had 132 claims and Lincoln County has had 269 claims, with the most recent in 2025. These counts cover only insured properties, so they likely understate total flood impacts.
Both counties have also had federal disaster declarations involving flooding. Recent ones include Lincoln County in July 2025 for severe storms, flooding and landslides, and Chaves County in November 2024 for severe storm and flooding.
Updates
- The flash flood warning is no longer in effect.
- The National Weather Service updated the flash flood warning; it remains in effect until 1:45 AM MDT.
- NWS Albuquerque NM issued the flash flood warning until 1:45 AM MDT.
History here
Chaves County: 132 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2025.
Chaves County: recent federal disaster declarations
Lincoln County: 269 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2025.
Lincoln County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4886 (2025): severe storms, flooding, and landslides
- DR-4795 (2024): south fork fire, salt fire, and flooding
- DR-4652 (2022): wildfires, straight-line winds, flooding, mudflows, and debris flows
- DR-4199 (2014): severe storms and flooding
- DR-4197 (2014): severe storms and flooding
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood warning in Hagerman, New Mexico?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued a Flash Flood Warning that names Hagerman, in effect until 1:45 AM MDT. Flood water is expected to reach Hagerman later tonight into Monday morning.
- How much rain has fallen in the warned area?
- Radar indicated that between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The National Weather Service says an additional 0.5 to 1 inch is possible.
- Is Highway 285 affected by the flash flood warning?
- Yes. The warning includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 87 and 91. Do not drive through flooded sections of road.
Sources
- NWS Albuquerque NM: Flash Flood Warning, Oct 25, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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