Alertes en vigueurRio Arriba
Veille d’orage violent
Bulletin d'inondation
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico Rio Ojo Caliente Below La Madera affecting Rio Arriba County.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Rio Ojo Caliente below La Madera.
When: From this afternoon to Saturday afternoon.
Impacts: At 7.0 feet, farm and pasture land is being inundated, and irrigation channels and gates may be severely damaged if high flows persist.
Additional Details: - At 1:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 5.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 7.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 7.3 feet on 06/19/1966. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 Saturday afternoon at noon MDT.
Avis d’inondation
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 afternoon to Saturday afternoon.
Additional Details: - At 1:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - ForecastThe river will fall to 8.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then rise to 9.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will fall to 7.8 feet Sunday morning. It will then rise to 8.0 feet Sunday evening. It will fall again and remain below flood stage. - Action stage is 10.2 feet. - Flood stage is 11.0 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 www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 145 AM MDT.