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Flood Advisory
ActiveRio Arriba, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
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Observed
Details
...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Saturday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 8.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then rise to 9.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will fall to 7.8 feet Sunday morning. It will then rise to 8.0 feet Sunday evening. It will fall again and remain below flood stage. - Action stage is 10.2 feet. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 145 AM MDT.
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