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Flood Warning
ActiveCatron, NM
Status
In Progress
Started 42 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...
San Francisco River at Reserve affecting Catron County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...San Francisco River at Reserve.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Water will begin to over top the berm on the right bank (south side) and impact residences. Water will begin to impact commercial land on the left bank (north side) of the river. Low spots on The Lane may be impacted. Low spots on the north side of Highway 12 may see flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:10 PM MST Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 15.8 feet late this evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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.
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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