Santa Clara Pueblo, NM Weather Alerts

Rio Arriba County8:36 AM MDT35.97°N, 106.09°WElevation 5,607 ft

Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 10:30 PM Mon·Issued 8:26 AM Sun Oct 25·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Warning issued October 25 at 8:26AM MDT until October 26 at 10:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...

Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County.

What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

Where: Rio Chama below Chamita.

When: Until Monday evening.

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 8:00 AM MDT Sunday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM MDT Sunday was 8.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will recede slightly to 6.2 feet this afternoon. It will then rise to 7.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning to 4.3 feet Thursday evening then rise again. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.0 feet on 05/17/1993. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

What to do

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 Monday afternoon at noon MDT.

Areas: Rio Arriba, NM

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

From 12:00 PM Sun until 12:00 AM Mon·Issued 11:51 PM Sat Oct 24·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Watch issued October 24 at 11:51PM MDT until October 26 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

Where: Portions of north central and west central New Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, Espanola Valley, Far Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands, Santa Fe Metro Area, Tusas Mountains Including Chama and Upper Rio Grande Valley. In west central New Mexico, West Central Highlands.

When: From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.

Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

Additional details: - Another round of showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact areas that have already seen repeated rounds of heavy rainfall. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour will cause rapid runoff and flash flooding. Those areas recently impacted by heavy rainfall will be especially susceptible to additional flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Areas: Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest Highlands; West Central Highlands; Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Jemez Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley; Espanola Valley; Santa Fe Metro Area

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