Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
⏳ In force until Tue 3 Nov, 20:00 📍 Rio Arriba, NM (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 Tuesday afternoon. * 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 wat…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyObserved
EventFlood Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaRio Arriba, NM
Issuing authorityNWS Albuquerque NM
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-02T22:02:00-07:00
Effective2026-11-02T22:02:00-07:00
Onset2026-11-02T22:02:00-07:00
Expires2026-11-03T10:00:00-07:00
📋 Official instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 1000 AM MST.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.fa35914b065c8d466076c68066051df5ce36bf35.001.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 1000 AM MST.
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
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- ...The Flood Warning is extended 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 Tuesday afternoon.
- * 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 wat…
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