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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 is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico...
La Plata River Below Redmesa affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...La Plata River below Redmesa.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...The La Plata River is impacting the bridge over Pinon Hills near Farmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 AM MST Monday the stage was 7.7 feet, but higher flows continue south of the gage. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to gradually fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at noon MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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