“Flood Warning until 04:00AM Monday” from Rio Arriba County Emergency Services : Nixle

Sunday October 25th, 2026 :: 07:19 p.m. MDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 04:00AM Monday

...The Flood Warning is extended 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...Until late tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue to fall. - 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 late tonight at 400 AM MDT.

Address/Location
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
1122 Industrial Park Rd
Española, NM 87532

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-747-1941

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Alert Details

Severity:: Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:: Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:: Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:: Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:: Flood Warning

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