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Flood Warning
ActiveSan Juan, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico...
San Juan River At Shiprock affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Shiprock.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Significant impacts are likely in the Shiprock area and along the San Juan River from Shiprock to the Four Corners.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MST Tuesday the stage was 18.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM MST Tuesday was 19.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 10.3 feet early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Be alert to the forecast and obey all evacuation orders from local authorities.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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