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Flood Warning
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...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Pecos River Above Pecos affecting San Miguel County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pecos River above Pecos.
* WHEN...From this morning to late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Fast flowing water may erode banks and approach homes near the river. Private bridges could drive localized flooding as debris accumulates along the upstream sides. Further rises may make bridges unsafe to cross and isolate residents.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 AM MDT Tuesday the stage was 3.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 5.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.1 feet on 05/21/1991. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM MDT.
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