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Flood Warning
ActiveRio Arriba, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM MST Monday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM MST Monday was 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 100 PM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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