Flood Advisory until 10:00PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.
* WHERE...Rio Ojo Caliente below La Madera.
* WHEN...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. At 7.0 feet, Farm and pasture land is being inundated, and irrigation channels and gates may be severly damaged if high flows persist.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 5.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a maximum value of 6.9 feet Tuesday 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
EspaƱola, NM 87532
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-747-1941
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