Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued November 2 at 4:48PM MST until November 3 at
Affecting Rio Arriba, NM
In effect until: Nov 3, 2026, 1:15 PM
Rio Arriba, NM
Likely impact in Rio Arriba, NM; effects through 1:15 PM.
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 Tuesday morning at 615 AM MST.
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...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning 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...From this afternoon to Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding impacts are expected along and near the banks of the Rio Chama. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM MST Monday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 PM MST Monday was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 05/09/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™