October 28th, 11:45 AM
— 12:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...
Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Properties in the flood plain along the Rio
Chama and near the junction of the Rio Ojo Caliente will see water
in their yards. Impacts can include bank erosion and damage to
wells and septic tanks. These impacts will increase in severity at
higher river levels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM MDT Wednesday the stage was 6.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:00 AM MDT Wednesday was 6.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain between 6.4 and 6.7
feet through the next several days.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.7
feet on 07/21/2009.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
October 28th, 11:51 AM
— 12:00 PM
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...
Rio Grande at Embudo affecting Rio Arriba and Taos Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Embudo.
* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Minor overbank flows are occurring above the
Embudo gaging site. Access to riverside picnic facilities above
Pilar and below the Taos Junction Bridge along State Route 570 will
be limited if further rises occur. Water may be extremely close to
underside of bridge over Rio Grande on Aguas Caliente Rd in Pilar.
Other localized effects due to the high water levels will begin to
be felt at a stage of 10 feet but no significant flooding is
expected until the river rises to 12 feet.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM MDT Wednesday the stage was 7.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.1 feet
tomorrow morning.
- Action stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
October 28th, 2:42 PM
— 3:00 PM
ESFGJT
Low pressure begins to dig southward from the PACNW on Friday,
tapping into a fetch of Pacific moisture that will evolve into an
atmospheric river streaming into the Desert Southwest this weekend.
Showers and thunderstorms develop on Friday and Saturday across the
region. Lighter rainfall totals Friday and Saturday will reflect,
initially lower, moisture. However, a few thunderstorms could produce
impactful downpours on saturated soils left over from last weekend's
historic rainfall.
Deeper moisture develops Saturday night and early Sunday. This is
expected to produce heavier and more widespread rainfall across
southeast UT and southwest CO Sunday and Monday, mostly below 10000
feet. While rivers are forecast to remain below action stage, a
growing concern lies in the potential for runoff around saturated
hillsides in the region. This could produce rock, mud, and debris
flows onto roadways, as well as flash flood prone burn scars, washes,
slot canyons, and arroyos. Early estimates predict an area of 1 to 2
inches of new rainfall for portions of southeast UT and southwest CO.
This is a preliminary forecast that hinges on slight shifts in a
strong moisture plume impacting the region. It also attempts to
capture the most statistically likely outcome, despite stronger and
weaker outlier predictions. Outdoor enthusiasts, motorists, and
residents of recent flood impacted areas are encouraged to remain
abreast of the developing forecast in the coming days.
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A list of trails and trail sections not currently recommended for travel.
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Santa Fe National Forest
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Santa Fe National Forest
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Santa Fe National Forest
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Santa Fe National Forest
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Santa Fe National Forest
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Santa Fe National Forest
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Santa Fe National Forest
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