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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 Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* 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 10:00 PM MST Sunday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM MST Sunday was 11.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 12.6 feet late this evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5 feet on 06/19/1949. - 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 1045 AM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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