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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 Farmington affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Farmington.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Significant river flooding is likely in the Farmington area. Please obey all evacuation orders from local authorities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM MST Monday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM MST Monday was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain in flood stage throughout tonight, then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.5 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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Be alert to forecast updates and continue to obey evacuation orders from local authorities.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at noon MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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