Flood in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Flood May 2, 2023 – May 10, 2023 · Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

$300K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Rapid snow melt led to high river rises and overbank flooding at and downstream of the junction between the Rio Ojo Caliente and Rio Chama. Ten homes had water come right up to the house structure. This flooded yards, wells and septic tanks. Damages are an estimate.

The wider storm

Well above average snowpack and warm temperatures led to rapid snowmelt and river rises on many northern NM river basins. Overbank flooding was reported at and downstream of the junction between the Rio Ojo Caliente and Rio Chama between May 5th and May 10th. Ten properties had water up to homes and structures. Yards, wells, and septic systems were flooded out. There were no reports of casualties or fatalities or water rescues.

Began near Chili (36.1000, -106.1300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1086516. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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