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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Tuesday May 9th, 2023 :: 09:56 a.m. MDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 10:00PM

* WHAT...Minor flooding is possible in this location.

* WHERE...Rio Chama near Chamita.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, overbank flooding into properties near the river will occur above 6.5 feet, especially in areas near the confluence of the Rio Ojo Caliente and the Rio Chama north of the 285 bridge over the Rio Chama.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM MDT Tuesday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a maximum value of 6.7 feet this afternoon, Wednesday, and Thursday. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.7 feet on 05/22/1995. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

* AFFECTED AREAS: RIO ARRIBA, NM

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

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

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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