Flood Warning

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
640 PM MDT Wed Oct 28 2026

NMC053-300045-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Socorro NM-
640 PM MDT Wed Oct 28 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.

* WHERE...South Central Socorro County in central New Mexico...

* WHEN...Until 645 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 638 PM MDT, emergency management reported flooding in the
    warned area. Flooding is already occurring.
  - Flooding was reported in Socorro County in the Escondida and
    Pueblito Communities. Several roads have been rendered impassible
    near San Pedro.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Socorro, San Antonio, Bosque Del Apache Refuge, Escondida,
    Lemitar, San Acacia, Laborcita, Luis Lopez and Chamizal.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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LAT...LON 3427 10692 3425 10684 3379 10682 3348 10709
      3348 10718 3381 10691 3421 10695


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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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NMC039-291800-
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/CMTN5.1.ER.261023T0450Z.261027T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
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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