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...Forecast 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 and minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.

* 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 12:00 PM MST Monday the stage was 7.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM MST Monday was 7.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain in flood stage through this evening, then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.4 feet on 07/26/2007. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 600 AM MST.