Flood Warning until 04:00PM 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...North Central Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 400 PM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 951 AM MST, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. While rainfall is decreasing, up to 2.5 inches of rain have fallen over the past 36 hours, leading to excessive runoff and flooding in the area. Flood waters will take some time to recede. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chama, Brazos, Los Ojos and La Puente. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
* AFFECTED AREAS: RIO ARRIBA, NM
Instructions:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
Address/Location
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
1122 Industrial Park Rd
EspaƱola, NM 87532
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-747-1941
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning
