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NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.

NOTE: Forecasts for the Rio Chama below Abiquiu are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	6.3
Moderate Flood Stage:	5.8
Flood Stage:	5.4
Action Stage:	4.8
Low Stage (in feet):	0

Historic Crests
(1) 5.52 ft on 05/14/1985
(2) 5.45 ft on 06/12/1970
(3) 5.16 ft on 04/25/1989
(4) 5.01 ft on 06/28/1995
(5) 4.83 ft on 05/15/2004
(6) 4.82 ft on 04/27/2010
(7) 4.80 ft on 05/29/1998
(8) 4.80 ft on 04/19/2005
(9) 4.76 ft on 04/16/2008
(10) 4.73 ft on 05/29/2009
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 4.51 ft on 06/06/2011
(2) 4.82 ft on 04/27/2010
(3) 4.73 ft on 05/29/2009
(4) 4.76 ft on 04/16/2008
(5) 4.70 ft on 05/17/2007
(6) 4.80 ft on 04/19/2005
(7) 4.83 ft on 05/15/2004
(8) 4.80 ft on 05/29/1998
(9) 5.01 ft on 06/28/1995
(10) 5.16 ft on 04/25/1989
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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5.4	Initial flood stage. Approximately 1900cfs Farms and properties along the river will see overbank flooding and encroachment of water into low lying areas. If Rio Ojo Caliente is running at 550cfs or greater properties near the confluence with Rio Chama will see overbank flooding, bank erosion and impacts to structures immediately adjacent to the river. Fishing spots and picnic areas below Abiquiu Dam will be inaccessible.
4.8	Bankfull Stage. Approximately 1460 cfs. Houses near Highway 84 along river will see water begin to encroach their yards. Cattle that cross the river at lower flows may be trapped on one side or the other. If flows out of the Rio Ojo Caliente are 550 cfs or higher properties near and below the confluence with the Rio Chama may encroachment of water onto land immediately adjacent to the river along with bank erosion.

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Latitude: 36.237222° N, Longitude: 106.417500° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage Reference Frame	Gauge Height	Flood Stage	Uses
NWS stage	0 ft	5.4 ft	Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum	Elevation (gauge height = 0)	Elevation (gauge height = flood stage)	Elevation information source
NAVD88	Not Available	Not Available	Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29	6040 ft	6045.4 ft	Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other	Not Available	Not Available

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Albuquerque, NM 87106
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