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Flood Warning issued October 26 at 10:39PM MDT until October 27 at

Affecting Rio Arriba, NM

In effect until: Oct 27, 2026, 6:00 PM

Rio Arriba, NM

Confirmed in Rio Arriba, NM; expires 6:00 PM.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at noon MDT.

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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New
Mexico...

Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, properties in the flood plain along the Rio
Chama and near the junction of the Rio Ojo Caliente will see water
in their yards. Impacts can include bank erosion and damage to
wells and septic tanks.  These impacts will increase in severity at
higher river levels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM MDT Monday the stage was 6.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 PM MDT Monday was 6.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Tuesday morning and continue falling to 4.5 feet through
Wednesday.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.5
feet on 08/06/2006.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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