Flood Warning until 10:00PM
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...LOS PINOS RIVER at Ortiz.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Flood waters will begin to innudate 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 AM MDT Tuesday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 AM MDT Tuesday was 6.7 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 6.3 feet on 05/09/1985. - 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:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning