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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico Rio Grande at Embudo affecting Rio Arriba and Taos Counties.
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Rio Grande at Embudo.
When: From this evening to Friday evening.
Impacts: At 8.0 feet, Minor overbank flows are occurring above the Embudo gaging site. Access to riverside picnic facilities above Pilar and below the Taos Junction Bridge along State Route 570 will be limited if further rises occur. Water may be extremely close to underside of bridge over Rio Grande on Aguas Caliente Rd in Pilar. Other localized effects due to the high water levels will begin to be felt at a stage of 10 feet but no significant flooding is expected until the river rises to 12 feet.
Additional Details: - At 7:00 PM MDT Tuesday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.4 feet early Thursday morning. - Action stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Wednesday afternoon at noon MDT.