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Flood Warning
ActiveRio Arriba, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour 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.
* WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:00 PM MDT Sunday was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 8.7 feet early Friday 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM MDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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