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Flood Warning
ActiveSan Juan, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours 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 Farmington affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This is the flood of record.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Farmington.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 14.1 feet. Thereafter, the river gage was no longer operational. The river is likely near crest as of 6:00 PM MDT. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM MDT Friday was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 3.2 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.3 feet on 09/06/1909. - 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 Saturday afternoon at noon MDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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