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Flood Warning issued October 22 at 11:04PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Affecting Rio Arriba, NM

In effect until: Oct 23, 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 Friday afternoon at noon MDT.

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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 forecast.

* WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu.

* WHEN...From this evening to Friday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM MDT Thursday the stage was 10.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.6 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning.
- 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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Flood Warning issued October 22 at 11:04PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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