...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico... Pecos River Near Lake Arthur affecting Chaves County. .Heavy rains north and east of Lake Arthur on Thursday and Thursday night will result in significant and dangerous rises on the river Saturday. Pay attention to river forecasts for changes in height and timing information. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Pecos River near Lake Arthur. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to Sunday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:15 PM MDT Friday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday morning to a crest of 22.1 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.9 feet on 09/24/1941. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 815 AM MDT.
