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Flood Warning
ActiveRio Arriba, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 3 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 afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM MST Monday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM MST Monday was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 9.7 feet Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 05/09/2009. - 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 1000 AM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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