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.

* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.

* WHEN...From this morning to this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 6 feet, properties in the flood plain along the Rio Chama and near the junction of the Rio Ojo Caliente will see water in their yards. Impacts can include bank erosion and damage to wells and septic tanks. These impacts will increase in severity at higher river levels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 6.4 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.3 feet on 04/25/2008. - 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 at 800 PM MDT.