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Flood Warning for Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

In effect until 7:34 AM MST, Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Issued by the National Weather Service in Albuquerque at 7:36 AM MST, Sunday, November 1, 2026.

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The Weather Service's text

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in New Mexico...

Rio Ojo Caliente Below La Madera affecting Rio Arriba County.

WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

WHERE...Rio Ojo Caliente below La Madera.

WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.

IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, farm and pasture land is being inundated, and irrigation channels and gates may be severely damaged if high flows persist.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM MST Monday the stage was 7.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM MST Monday was 7.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain in flood stage through this evening, then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.4 feet on 07/26/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

What to do

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 Tuesday morning at 600 AM MST.

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