Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued November 2 at 12:21AM MST until November 3 at
Affecting Rio Arriba, NM
In effect until: Nov 2, 2026, 6:00 PM
Rio Arriba, NM
Likely impact in Rio Arriba, NM; effects through 6:00 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 this morning at 1100 AM MST.
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...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 AM MST Monday the stage was 11.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 AM MST Monday was 11.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3 feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - 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™