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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Sunday November 1st, 2026 :: 11:23 p.m. MST

Alert

Flood Warning until 08:00AM Tuesday

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu.

* WHEN...From late tonight to Tuesday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 PM MST Sunday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 PM MST Sunday was 11.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7 feet late tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - 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 Monday morning at 1100 AM MST.

Address/Location
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
1122 Industrial Park Rd
EspaƱola, 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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