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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Thursday May 11th, 2023 :: 08:07 p.m. MDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 10:00AM Friday

* WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast.

* WHERE...LOS PINOS RIVER at Ortiz.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.6 feet, River will be at bankfull stage. Some low water crossings may become difficult to cross. At 6.0 feet, Flood waters will begin to inundate agricultural lands near the gage. Minor flooding along portions of Los Pinos Access Road will be possible. Low water crossings will become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM MDT Thursday the stage was 5.5 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.7 feet on 05/15/1944. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* 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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