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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 continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...
San Juan River At Shiprock affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Shiprock.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Catastrophic flooding of the San Juan River at and near Shiprock will continue overnight.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. The river has likely crested and will slowly recede through Sunday. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday evening and continue falling through early week. - Flood stage is 15.5 feet. - Flood History...this is the highest river stage on record. - 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 Sunday afternoon at 1215 PM MDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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