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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
958 PM MDT Mon Apr 29 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 Tuesday morning at 1000 AM MDT.

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958 PM MDT Mon Apr 29 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is possible during the next 24 hours.

* 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 9:00 PM MDT Monday the stage was 5.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.9
    feet early tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.0 feet on 09/10/2003.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyFloodPrep

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LAT...LON 3608 10615 3610 10611 3606 10607 3603 10610


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