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WGUS85 KABQ 271557
FLSABQ

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
957 AM MDT Sat Apr 27 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.

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 this evening at 1000 PM MDT.

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957 AM MDT Sat Apr 27 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue.

* 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 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 6.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 AM MDT Saturday was 6.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady at flood
    stage.
  - 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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