RIO ARRIBA, NM — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...North Central Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 800 AM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Rio Chama between the Colorado border and El Vado Reservoir. Several roads are closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 749 PM MST, local law enforcement reported that the Rio Chama is out of its banks and flooding the surrounding area. US Highway 64 and US Highway 84 are being impacted as well as portions of Chama along the Rio Chama. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chama, Brazos, Los Ojos and La Puente. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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