Flood Advisory until 04:30PM Sunday ![](/static/Citizen-24_02_1/img/public/msg_expiration.png)
Widespread heavy rainfall over the past week has led to a sand blockage in the Rio Chama approximately 1 mile north of Medanales or about half way between Espanola and Abiquiu. A new channel is being carved into local farms along the east side of the old channel.
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by a sand blockage in the main river channel.
* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the following county, south central Rio Arriba.
* WHEN...Until 430 PM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 432 PM MDT, A member of the public who farms in the area reported the river channel disruption. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Medanales and Chili. - 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. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way.
Address/Location
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
1122 Industrial Park Rd
EspaƱola, NM 87532
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-747-1941
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Advisory