Active AlertsRio Rancho, NM
Flood Advisory
The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in New Mexico Jemez River Above Jemez Pueblo affecting Sandoval County.
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Jemez River above Jemez Pueblo.
When: Until Monday evening.
Impacts: At 7.0 feet, Between 7 and 8 feet multiple locations along highway 4 between San Ysidro and Jemez Springs will see water crossing the road from tributaries and low water crossing points. The Wastewater Treatment plant 1 mile downstream of Jemez Springs can be impacted between 7 and 7.7 feet. Water will be on Highway 4 at mile marker 1, 2 and 13. Homes near the river in San Ysidro could be impacted.
Additional Details: - At 12:45 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 5.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.2 feet just after midnight tonight. - Action stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood stage is 7.0 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 late tonight at midnight MDT.