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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 Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Properties in the flood plain along the Rio Chama and near the junction of the Rio Ojo Caliente will see water in their yards. Impacts can include bank erosion and damage to wells and septic tanks. These impacts will increase in severity at higher river levels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM MST Monday the stage was 5.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 6.4 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.3 feet on 04/25/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/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 this evening at 830 PM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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