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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Thursday May 18th, 2023 :: 07:32 a.m. MDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 10:00PM

* WHAT...Minor flooding is possible in this location.

* 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 Thursday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 AM MDT Thursday 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

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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

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