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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
853 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in New 
Mexico...

  Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County.

...The Flood Advisory is cancelled for the following rivers in New 
Mexico...

  Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam affecting Rio Arriba County.

.High mountain snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause 
the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream 
from the dam.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an 
alternative route.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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

The next statement will be issued this morning at 1000 AM MDT.

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853 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 
TOMORROW EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Bankfull stage. Properties immediately 
  adjacent to the river upstream of the bridge on SR-74 and 
  especially near the junction with the Rio Ojo Caliente may see 
  water encroach onto low lying areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM MDT Wednesday the stage was 5.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady below flood
    stage at 5.6 feet.
  - Action stage is 5.5 feet.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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