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Flood Warning
ActiveSan Juan, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 3 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 At Farmington affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Animas River at Farmington.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The riverwalk area in Farmington is flooded and should be avoided.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM MST Tuesday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM MST Tuesday was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling below Action Stage by Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Be alert to the forecast and obey all evacuation orders from local authorities.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1115 PM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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