Full Notification

...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Ojo Caliente Below La Madera affecting Rio Arriba County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Rio Ojo Caliente below La Madera.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, farm and pasture land is being inundated, and irrigation channels and gates may be severely damaged if high flows persist.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM MST Monday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM MST Monday was 7.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue falling to 4.0 feet early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 06/29/2000. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

* AFFECTED AREAS: RIO ARRIBA, NM

Instructions:

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 845 PM MST.