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 Sunday the stage was 6.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a maximum value of 6.7 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - 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/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