Full Notification

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast from snow melt and water release.

* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.

* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.

* IMPACTS...Flood level will reach 6.0 feet.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM MDT Monday the stage was 5.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue rising to a crest of 6.2 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.1 feet on 07/26/2001. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: RIO ARRIBA, NM

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued this evening around 1000 PM MDT.