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...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning 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...From this evening to Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Properties along the Rio Chama and southern reach of the Rio Ojo Caliente are flooded. Private roadways within several hundred yards of the river are impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM MST Sunday the stage was 5.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 7.3 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.3 feet on 06/18/1984. - 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 this evening at 745 PM MST.
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