Flood Warning until 09:00AM Saturday
* WHAT...Minor flooding is possible in this location.
* 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 7:00 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 5.3 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
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