“Flood Advisory until 05:00PM Tuesday” from Rio Arriba County Emergency Services : Nixle

Sunday November 1st, 2026 :: 07:34 a.m. MST

Advisory

Flood Advisory until 05:00PM Tuesday

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

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu.

* WHEN...From this morning to Tuesday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM MST Sunday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.5 feet late tomorrow morning. - Action stage is 10.2 feet. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: RIO ARRIBA, NM

Instructions:

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. 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 1130 PM MST.

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:: Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:: Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:: Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:: Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:: Flood Advisory

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