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...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning 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...From late tonight to Monday 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 7:00 AM MST Sunday the stage was 4.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.0 feet late tonight. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 06/29/2000. - 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 1030 PM MST.
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