Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 23 at 7:16AM MDT until October 24 at
Affecting Rio Arriba, NM
In effect until: Oct 24, 2026, 1:30 AM
Rio Arriba, NM
Confirmed in Rio Arriba, NM; expires 1:30 AM.
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 this evening at 730 PM MDT.
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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 13.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM MDT Friday was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™