Full Notification

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County. .High mountain snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release is expected.

* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.

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

* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Bankfull stage. Properties immediately adjacent to the river upstream of the bridge on SR-74 and especially near the junction with the Rio Ojo Caliente may see water encroach onto low lying areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM MDT Wednesday the stage was 5.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will stay near bankfull stage of 5.5 feet through at least the next several day. The river is expected to remain steady below flood stage at 6.0 feet. - Action stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: RIO ARRIBA, NM

Instructions:

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning around 930 AM MDT.