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Flood Warning
ActiveSan Juan, NM
Status
In Progress
Started 7 minutes 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 Farmington affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Farmington.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Significant river flooding is likely in the Farmington area. Please obey all evacuation orders from local authorities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM MST Sunday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM MST Sunday was 8.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.3 feet on 09/06/1909. - 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.
This is a rapidly evolving situation. Pay close attention to forecast 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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