UPDATE — Wednesday, September 30, 2:51 PM CT: Law enforcement reports flash flooding has shut down US Highway 60 inside the warned area, and up to an inch and a half of rain has already fallen. Flooding is happening right now in Socorro, San Antonio, Luis Lopez, and Laborcita — stay off flooded roads and never drive through water covering the road.

UPDATE — Wednesday, September 30, 2:13 PM CT: The National Weather Service in Albuquerque reports Doppler radar shows thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area — up to an inch and a half of rain has already fallen, and flash flooding is ongoing or expected shortly. Socorro, San Antonio, Luis Lopez and Laborcita are in the path; flooding threatens Highway 380 near Mile Marker 1, Highway 60 between mile markers 130 and 138, and I-25 between mile markers 140 and 149. Ground saturated by previous days' rain is especially vulnerable.

Socorro County, N.M. — A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for central Socorro County until 3:45 PM MDT.

What is happening:

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Socorro County in central New Mexico, in effect through 3:45 PM MDT. At 12:38 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to one inch of rain has already fallen, and up to another inch is possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Socorro, San Antonio, Luis Lopez and Laborcita. This includes Highway 380 near Mile Marker 1, Highway 60 between Mile Markers 130 and 138, and Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 140 and 149.

Local impacts:

Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, as well as other poor-drainage and low-lying areas. Arroyos, streams and normally dry rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many miles, and it can take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas.

What to do:

- Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

- Do not drive on flooded roads — be aware of your surroundings.

- Never attempt to cross a flooded arroyo or creek; the current can sweep you away in minutes.

Source: National Weather Service Albuquerque, September 30, 2026. Reported by TNW News.

If you see water rising around you, get to higher ground immediately.