Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, Tuesday, October 27, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 27 at 11:53AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor 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 minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 Tuesday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM MDT Tuesday was 6.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.9 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.9 feet on 06/13/1991. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Wednesday afternoon at noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 26 at 10:39PM MDT until October 27 at 12:00PM 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. * 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 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 10:00 PM MDT Monday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM MDT Monday was 6.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday morning and continue falling to 4.5 feet through Wednesday. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.5 feet on 08/06/2006. - 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 Tuesday afternoon at noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 26 at 7:10PM MDT until October 27 at 1:00AM 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. * 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 6:00 PM 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 6:00 PM MDT Monday was 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling through Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.9 feet on 06/13/1991. - 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 late tonight at 100 AM MDT.

“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 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 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.