Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico...

Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.

* WHEN...Until late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Properties in the flood plain along the Rio Chama and near the junction of the Rio Ojo Caliente will see water in their yards. Impacts can include bank erosion and damage to wells and septic tanks. These impacts will increase in severity at higher river levels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 6.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:00 PM MDT Friday was 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage this afternoon to 5.7 feet this evening. It will then rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to 6.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will fall below flood stage again early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.1 feet on 07/26/2001. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood