Full Notification

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu.

* WHEN...From this evening to late Sunday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 11.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 05/09/2009. - 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 915 PM MDT.