RIO ARRIBA, NM — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...North Central Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 600 AM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Rio Chama between the Colorado border and El Vado Reservoir. Numerous roads in Chama are closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 248 PM MST, local law enforcement reported flooding impacts continuing in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. - Please heed any evacuation orders from local officials. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chama, Brazos, Los Ojos and La Puente. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Flooding in Rio Arriba, NM can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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