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Flood Warning
ActiveRio Arriba, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 13.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM MDT Friday was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
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 730 PM MDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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