Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1145 AM MDT Wed Oct 28 2026

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

  Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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

The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at noon MDT.

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1145 AM MDT Wed Oct 28 2026

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

* 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 Wednesday 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 Wednesday was 6.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to remain between 6.4 and 6.7
    feet through the next several days.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.7
    feet on 07/21/2009.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood


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All Times MDT Fld     Observed          Forecasts (12 pm)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time      Thu   Fri   Sat

Rio Chama
Chamita       6.0   6.6   Wed 11 am     6.7   6.6   6.5



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


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