Active AlertsRio Arriba

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 Tuesday afternoon.
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 9:00 PM MST Monday the stage was 6.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM MST Monday was 6.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.3 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 6.3 feet on 04/25/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 1000 AM MST.