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Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:08PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in NewMexico...Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County..Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the riverflows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast from snow melt and water release.* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, PROPERTIES IN FLOOD PLAIN ALONG RIO CHAMAAND NEAR THE JUNCTION OF RIO OJO CALIENTE WILL SEE WATER IN THEIRYARDS. BANK EROSION IS POSSIBLE. DAMAGE TO WELLS AND SEPTIC TANKSIS POSSIBLE. THESE IMPACTS WILL INCREASE IN SEVERITY AT HIGHERLEVELS.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 5.9 feet.- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stagejust after midnight tonight and continue rising to 6.5 feetMonday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of6.5 feet on 08/06/2006.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths 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 Saturday morning at 1000 AM MDT.

National Weather Service