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Flood Warning
ActiveRio Arriba, NM
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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Rio Ojo Caliente Below La Madera affecting Rio Arriba County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Ojo Caliente below La Madera.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, farm and pasture land is being inundated, and irrigation channels and gates may be severely damaged if high flows persist.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 AM MST Monday the stage was 7.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage to a crest of 8.0 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at noon MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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