Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued November 3 at 7:35AM MST until November 3 at
Affecting Rio Arriba, NM
In effect until: Nov 4, 2026, 12:00 AM
Rio Arriba, NM
Confirmed in Rio Arriba, NM; expires 12:00 AM.
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 afternoon at 500 PM MST.
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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita. * WHEN...Until this 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 7:00 AM MST Tuesday the stage was 6.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM MST Tuesday was 6.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early this afternoon and continue falling through tonight and Wednesday. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.1 feet on 07/26/2001. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™