Key facts
- Alert
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Albuquerque NM
- Areas
- Chaves, NM
- Places
- Northeastern Roswell, Bitter Lake Wildlife Refuge
- In effect
- until 10:15 PM MDT, Oct 25, 2026
- Detection
- Possible
What the National Weather Service says
“Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.”
NWS Albuquerque NM, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, 9:53 PM MDT Oct 25, 2026 · official alert
“This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.”
NWS Albuquerque NM, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, 9:53 PM MDT Oct 25, 2026 · official alert
“Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.”
NWS Albuquerque NM, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, 9:53 PM MDT Oct 25, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Move inside a well-built structure now and stay away from windows. People and animals outdoors can be injured by hail and strong wind.
The National Weather Service says tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If that happens, go to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
Heavy rain is also falling with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive through flooded roads.
Highway 380 between Mile Markers 156 and 176 and Highway 285 between Mile Markers 116 and 126 are in the warned area. Avoid travel there while the warning is active.
Context
Chaves County has 132 FEMA flood-insurance claims on record between 1978 and 2025, as of September 9, 2026. These claims count only insured properties, so they do not show all past flood damage.
FEMA has made two flood-related disaster declarations for the county in the pack: number 4843 for severe storm and flooding on November 1, 2024, and number 4152 for severe storms, flooding, and mudslides on October 29, 2013.
Updates
- The severe thunderstorm warning expired at 10:15 PM MDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the severe thunderstorm warning; it remains in effect until 10:15 PM MDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the severe thunderstorm warning; it remains in effect until 10:15 PM MDT.
- NWS Albuquerque NM issued the severe thunderstorm warning until 10:15 PM 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
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Questions
- Is there a severe thunderstorm warning in Roswell, New Mexico?
- Yes. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Chaves County, including Roswell and Bitter Lake Wildlife Refuge. It remains in effect until 10:15 PM MDT.
- How strong is the storm near Roswell?
- At 9:22 PM MDT the storm was near Roswell, moving northeast at 15 mph. The National Weather Service says it can produce 70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail, based on radar.
- What damage could this storm cause in Chaves County?
- The National Weather Service expects hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles, and considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Sources
- NWS Albuquerque NM: Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Oct 25, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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