Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued November 1 at 7:36AM MST until November 2 at
Affecting Rio Arriba, NM
In effect until: Nov 2, 2026, 5:30 AM
Rio Arriba, NM
Likely impact in Rio Arriba, NM; effects through 5:30 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 evening at 1030 PM MST.
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...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Ojo Caliente Below La Madera affecting Rio Arriba County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Ojo Caliente below La Madera. * WHEN...From late tonight to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, farm and pasture land is being inundated, and irrigation channels and gates may be severely damaged if high flows persist. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM MST Sunday the stage was 4.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.0 feet late tonight. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 06/29/2000. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™