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Flood Warning
ActiveSan Juan, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Animas River At Farmington affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Animas River at Farmington.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The riverwalk area in Farmington is flooded and should be avoided. Water levels have not been this high since the flood of 1927. Please obey all evacuation orders from local authorities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM MST Sunday the stage was 9.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.3 feet on 06/29/1927. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Be alert and continue to monitor the forecast for updates.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1100 AM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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