Full Notification

...The Flood Warning continues 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 late tonight.

* 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 9:00 AM MDT Monday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM MDT Monday was 7.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 4.5 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.7 feet on 05/22/1995. - 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 late tonight at 115 AM MDT.