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Flood Statement

National Weather Service Albuquerque NM

Issued by National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

923 AM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024



...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New 

Mexico...



  Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County.



.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river 

flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.



Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 

deaths occur in vehicles.



Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.



The next statement will be issued this evening around 1000 PM MDT.



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923 AM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024



...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER 

NOTICE...



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



* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.



* WHEN...Until further notice.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 9:00 AM MDT Tuesday the stage was 6.0 feet.

  - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.

  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours

    ending at 9:00 AM MDT Tuesday was 6.0 feet.

  - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a

    maximum value of 6.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon.

  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.

  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of

    6.3 feet on 04/25/2008.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



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