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Flood Advisory
ActiveRio Arriba, NM; Taos, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Rio Grande at Embudo affecting Rio Arriba and Taos Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Embudo.
* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Minor overbank flows are occurring above the Embudo gaging site. Access to riverside picnic facilities above Pilar and below the Taos Junction Bridge along State Route 570 will be limited if further rises occur. Water may be extremely close to underside of bridge over Rio Grande on Aguas Caliente Rd in Pilar. Other localized effects due to the high water levels will begin to be felt at a stage of 10 feet but no significant flooding is expected until the river rises to 12 feet.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Wednesday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.1 feet tomorrow morning. - Action stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at noon MDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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