The National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico
Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County.
Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam affecting Rio Arriba County.
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High mountain snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.
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WHAT: Flooding caused by upstream dam release is expected.
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WHERE: Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam.
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WHEN: From this morning until further notice.
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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.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- At 7:15 AM MDT Tuesday the stage was 4.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.8 feet.
- Forecast: The river is expected to remain steady below flood stage at 4.8 feet.
- Action stage is 4.8 feet.
- Flood stage is 5.4 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County. Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam affecting Rio Arriba County. .High mountain 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 upstream dam release is expected. * WHERE...Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam. * WHEN...From this morning 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM MDT Tuesday the stage was 4.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady below flood stage at 4.8 feet. - Action stage is 4.8 feet. - Flood stage is 5.4 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 https://www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1000 AM MDT.
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 Wednesday morning at 1000 AM MDT.
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