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ActiveRio Arriba, NM
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...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu.
* WHEN...From this evening to late Sunday night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 11.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 05/09/2009. - 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 915 PM MDT.
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