Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued November 3 at 7:29AM 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 Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu. * WHEN...Until this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM MST Tuesday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM MST Tuesday was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early this afternoon and continue falling very slowly through Wednesday and Thursday. - 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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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™