Flood Advisory for Rio Arriba, NM
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- Rio Arriba
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Where: Rio Chama above Abiquiu. When: From this morning to Tuesday afternoon.
What the bulletin says to do
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. 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 1130 PM MST.
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Bulletin details
...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu. * WHEN...From this morning to Tuesday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 7:00 AM MST Sunday the stage was 8.1 feet. Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.5 feet late tomorrow morning. Action stage is 10.2 feet. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued November 1 at 7:34AM MST until November 3 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Albuquerque NM. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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