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FloodsFlood warning for the Rio Chama below Chamita in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS
Minor flooding is occurring along the Rio Chama below Chamita, and additional minor flooding is forecast. The river is expected to crest overnight before falling below flood stage Saturday morning.
At a glance
- Affected location: Rio Chama below Chamita, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
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Why it matters
Floodwater may reach yards and cause bank erosion or damage to wells and septic tanks; motorists are instructed not to drive through flooded areas.
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Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 8/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- Global importance
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 3/10
- Urgency
- 8/10
Primary official sources
- U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWSFlood Warning issued October 23 at 7:24PM MDT until October 25 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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