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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Monday May 8th, 2023 :: 08:18 a.m. MDT

Advisory

Flood Advisory until 08:30PM

RRA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is expected.

* WHERE...Rio Ojo Caliente below La Madera.

* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Bankfull Stage. Minor innundation due to overbank flow possible. Nuisance flooding is possible in low lying areas downstream near the confluence of the Rio Ojo Caliente and the Rio Chama.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM MDT Monday the stage was 6.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a maximum value of 6.6 feet tomorrow morning. - Action stage is 6.5 feet. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: RIO ARRIBA, NM

Address/Location
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
1122 Industrial Park Rd
Española, NM 87532

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-747-1941

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Advisory

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