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Flood Advisory
ActiveSan Juan, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico...
San Juan River At Farmington affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Farmington.
* WHEN...From this morning to Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, Overbank flow is occurring from just below the confluence of the Animas and San Juan Rivers at Farmington, and continuing downriver through Shiprock. At this water level, the fast flow can result in river bank erosion but otherwise minor flood damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 5.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet late tomorrow evening. - Action stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at noon MDT.
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