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Flood Warning
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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Jemez River Above Jemez Pueblo affecting Sandoval County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Jemez River above Jemez Pueblo.
* WHEN...From this evening to Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Between 7 and 8 feet multiple locations along highway 4 between San Ysidro and Jemez Springs will see water crossing the road from tributaries and low water crossing points. The Wastewater Treatment plant 1 mile downstream of Jemez Springs can be impacted between 7 and 7.7 feet. Water will be on Highway 4 at mile marker 1, 2 and 13. Homes near the river in San Ysidro could be impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 PM MST Sunday the stage was 5.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 7.5 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.7 feet on 08/29/1995. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths 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 Monday morning at 600 AM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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