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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...
Animas River Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, The river would be near an all time high. Areas along the river that never before experienced flooding will likely be inundated as water levels continue to rise.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM MST Monday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 AM MST Monday was 12.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to graudally fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - 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.
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 this morning at 1100 AM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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