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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.

* WHEN...Until Monday evening.

* 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 7:00 AM MDT Sunday the stage was 6.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM MDT Sunday was 8.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will recede slightly to 6.2 feet this afternoon. It will then rise to 7.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning to 4.3 feet Thursday evening then rise again. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.0 feet on 05/17/1993. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

* AFFECTED AREAS: RIO ARRIBA, NM

Instructions:

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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.