Tierra Amarilla, NM Weather Alerts

Rio Arriba County7:15 AM MDT36.70°N, 106.55°WElevation 7,530 ft

Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 12:00 AM Sun·Issued 7:24 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 7:24PM MDT until October 25 at 12:00AM 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 late Saturday night.

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 7:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 6.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM MDT Friday was 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.7 feet on 05/22/1995. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Saturday afternoon at noon MDT.

Areas: Rio Arriba, NM

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 6:00 AM Sun·Issued 10:45 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Watch issued October 23 at 10:45PM MDT until October 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, Estancia Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood and South Central Highlands. In east central New Mexico, De Baca County and Guadalupe County. In north central New Mexico, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Espanola Valley, Far Northwest Highlands, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands, Santa Fe Metro Area, Tusas Mountains Including Chama and Upper Rio Grande Valley. In northeast New Mexico, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass and Northeast Highlands. In southeast New Mexico, Chaves County Plains and Southwest Chaves County.

When: From 6 AM MDT Saturday through late Saturday night.

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: - Showers and thunderstorms will redevelop early Saturday and expand in coverage though the afternoon. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour may cause flash flooding on already saturated soils. Arroyos, small streams and channels may quickly rise with water from heavy rainfall. Repeated rounds of storms will increase the risk for flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

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; Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Jemez Mountains; Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley; Espanola Valley; Santa Fe Metro Area; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; Estancia Valley; Central Highlands; South Central Highlands; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe…

Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 12:00 PM Sat·Issued 7:37 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Advisory issued October 23 at 7:37PM MDT until October 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

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

Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County.

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

Where: Rio Chama above Abiquiu.

When: Until Saturday afternoon.

Additional details: - At 7:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a maximum value of 10.4 feet tomorrow morning. - Action stage is 10.2 feet. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What 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 Saturday afternoon at noon MDT.

Areas: Rio Arriba, NM

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