Full Notification

...The Flood Warning is extended 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...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 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 8:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 4.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 6.1 feet just after midnight tonight. - 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 at 1000 PM MDT.