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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
907 PM 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...

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 Wednesday morning at 1000 AM MDT.

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907 PM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast from snow melt and water release.

* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, PROPERTIES IN FLOOD PLAIN ALONG RIO CHAMA 
  AND NEAR THE JUNCTION OF RIO OJO CALIENTE WILL SEE WATER IN THEIR 
  YARDS. BANK EROSION IS POSSIBLE. DAMAGE TO WELLS AND SEPTIC TANKS 
  IS POSSIBLE. THESE IMPACTS WILL INCREASE IN SEVERITY AT HIGHER 
  LEVELS.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM MDT Tuesday the stage was 6.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late this evening and continue rising to 6.3 feet early
    Thursday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
  - 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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LAT...LON 3608 10615 3610 10611 3606 10607 3603 10610


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