Active AlertsRio Arriba

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Rio Chama above Abiquiu.
When: Until this afternoon.
Additional Details: - At 7:00 AM MST Tuesday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM MST Tuesday was 11.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage early this afternoon and continue falling very slowly through Wednesday and Thursday. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 05/09/2009. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM MST.