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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 is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue to fall. - 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 late tonight at 400 AM MDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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