NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued October 27 at 11:53AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in
duration for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Properties in the flood plain along the Rio
Chama and near the junction of the Rio Ojo Caliente will see water
in their yards. Impacts can include bank erosion and damage to
wells and septic tanks. These impacts will increase in severity at
higher river levels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM MDT Tuesday the stage was 6.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:00 AM MDT Tuesday was 6.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.9 feet
this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.9
feet on 06/13/1991.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
- Severity
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- This month
- 2032nd Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
