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2024-05-06 08:06:00 local time (RECOT: 2024-05-06 07:06:00)
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Flood Advisory issued May 6 at 8:06AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...
Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam 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.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.
* WHERE...Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 4.8 feet, Bankfull Stage. Approximately 1460 cfs.
Houses near Highway 84 along river will see water begin to
encroach their yards. Cattle that cross the river at lower flows
may be trapped on one side or the other. If flows out of the Rio
Ojo Caliente are 550 cfs or higher properties near and below the
confluence with the Rio Chama may encroachment of water onto land
immediately adjacent to the river along with bank erosion.
At 5.4 feet, Initial flood stage. Approximately 1900cfs Farms and
properties along the river will see overbank flooding and
encroachment of water into low lying areas. If Rio Ojo Caliente
is running at 550cfs or greater properties near the confluence
with Rio Chama will see overbank flooding, bank erosion and
impacts to structures immediately adjacent to the river. Fishing
spots and picnic areas below Abiquiu Dam will be inaccessible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 AM MDT Monday the stage was 4.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.3
feet early tomorrow afternoon.
- Action stage is 4.8 feet.
- Flood stage is 5.4 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area
Rio Arriba, NM
Geocodes
SAME
035039 Rio Arriba NM
UGC
NMC039
Info
Language:
Category:
Meterological
Event:
Flood Advisory
Response Type:
Urgency:
Expected
Severity:
Minor
Certainty:
Observed
Audience:
Sender:
Web:
Effective:
2024-05-06 08:06:00 local (2024-05-06 07:06:00 RECOT)
Onset:
2024-05-06 08:06:00 (2024-05-06 07:06:00 RECOT)
Expires:
2024-05-07 10:00:00 (2024-05-07 09:00:00 RECOT)
Parameters
AWIPSidentifier
FLSABQ
WMOidentifier
WGUS85 KABQ 061406
NWSheadline
FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE