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...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Pecos River Near Lake Arthur affecting Chaves County.
.Heavy rains North and East of Lake Arthur will result in significant and dangerous rises in the river throughout today and tomorrow. Pay attention to river forecasts for changes in height and timing information.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Pecos River near Lake Arthur.
* WHEN...From this evening to Sunday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:15 AM MDT Friday the stage was 5.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 22.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.9 feet on 09/24/1941. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
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 900 PM MDT.
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