Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, Monday, October 26, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 26 at 11:52AM MDT until October 27 at 1:12AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...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 tonight. * 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 11:00 AM MDT Monday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM MDT Monday was 7.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 4.5 feet 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/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

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 late tonight at 115 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 26 at 9:20AM MDT until October 27 at 1:12AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...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 tonight. * 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 9:00 AM MDT Monday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM MDT Monday was 7.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 4.5 feet 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/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

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 late tonight at 115 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 25 at 7:24PM MDT until October 27 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...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 late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Properties along the Rio Chama and southern reach of the Rio Ojo Caliente are flooded. Private roadways within several hundred yards of the river are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 7.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM MDT Sunday was 8.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.3 feet on 06/18/1984. - 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 Monday afternoon at noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 25 at 7:19PM MDT until October 26 at 4:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue to fall. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 05/09/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 400 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 25 at 1:20PM MDT until October 27 at 1:42AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...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 late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Properties along the Rio Chama and southern reach of the Rio Ojo Caliente are flooded. Private roadways within several hundred yards of the river are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:00 PM MDT Sunday was 8.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.3 feet on 06/18/1984. - 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 this evening at 1145 PM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 25 at 1:19PM MDT until October 26 at 3:43AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:00 PM MDT Sunday was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 8.7 feet early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 05/09/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM MDT.

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

...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

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.

“Flood Warning issued October 25 at 7:54AM MDT until October 26 at 10:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...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 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 7:00 AM MDT Sunday the stage was 6.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 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

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 this evening at 800 PM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 25 at 7:44AM MDT until October 26 at 3:36PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is currently occurring and moderate flooding is forecast by the afternoon. * WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM MDT Sunday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM MDT Sunday was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 05/09/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.

“Flood Warning issued October 24 at 7:41PM MDT until October 26 at 11:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...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 Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, properties along the Rio Chama and southern reach of the Rio Ojo Caliente are flooded. Private roadways within several hundred yards of the river are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM MDT Saturday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM MDT Saturday was 7.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.3 feet on 06/18/1984. - 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 Sunday afternoon at noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 24 at 7:35PM MDT until October 26 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu. * WHEN...Until late Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM MDT Saturday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 11.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 05/09/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 24 at 9:01AM MDT until October 26 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu. * WHEN...From this evening to late Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 11.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 05/09/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued this evening at 915 PM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 24 at 8:39AM MDT until October 26 at 10:30AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Properties along the Rio Chama and southern reach of the Rio Ojo Caliente are flooded. Private roadways within several hundred yards of the river are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM MDT Saturday 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 Saturday was 7.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.0 feet on 08/09/1967. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued this evening at 845 PM MDT.