Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued November 1 at 7:55PM MST until November 2 at
Affecting Rio Arriba, NM
In effect until: Nov 2, 2026, 3:00 PM
Rio Arriba, NM
Likely impact in Rio Arriba, NM; effects through 3:00 PM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please obey all evacuation orders from local authorities.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...North Central Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 800 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Rio Chama between the Colorado border and El Vado Reservoir. Several roads are closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 749 PM MST, local law enforcement reported that the Rio Chama is out of its banks and flooding the surrounding area. US Highway 64 and US Highway 84 are being impacted as well as portions of Chama along the Rio Chama. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chama, Brazos, Los Ojos and La Puente. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™