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Flood Warning
ActiveRio Arriba, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is currently occurring and moderate flooding is forecast by the afternoon.
* WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM MDT Sunday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM MDT Sunday was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - 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/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
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 Monday afternoon at noon MDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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