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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
432 PM MDT Sat Jun 22 2024

.Widespread heavy rainfall over the past week has led to a sand
blockage in the Rio Chama approximately 1 mile north of Medanales or
about half way between Espanola and Abiquiu. A new channel is being
carved into local farms along the east side of the old channel.

NMC039-232230-
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Rio Arriba NM-
432 PM MDT Sat Jun 22 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by a sand blockage
  in the main river channel.

* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the
  following county, south central Rio Arriba.

* WHEN...Until 430 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 432 PM MDT, A member of the public who farms in the area
    reported the river channel disruption.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Medanales and Chili.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.

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LAT...LON 3618 10616 3613 10614 3609 10615 3611 10616
      3614 10617 3617 10621 3619 10625 3622 10628
      3623 10626 3621 10623 3620 10620


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