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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Wednesday May 17th, 2023 :: 12:54 p.m. MDT

Advisory

Flood Advisory until 02:42AM Thursday

* WHAT...High flows caused by upstream dam release is expected.

* WHERE...Rio Chama below Tierra Amarilla.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to just after midnight tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM MDT Wednesday the stage was 7.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:45 PM MDT Wednesday was 7.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain at 6.3 feet through monday. - Action stage is 6.2 feet. - Flood stage is 6.8 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: RIO ARRIBA, NM

Address/Location
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
1122 Industrial Park Rd
Española, NM 87532

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-747-1941

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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

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