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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...
Animas River Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill.
* WHEN...From this morning to Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Minor overbank flooding of low spots along the river from the New Mexico-Colorado border down to the riverwalk in Farmington can be expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 7.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.8 feet tomorrow afternoon. - Action stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood stage is 10.5 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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