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Flood Warning
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 Friday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM MDT Thursday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - 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 Friday afternoon at noon MDT.
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