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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...
San Juan River At Farmington affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* 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 9:00 AM MST Monday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM MST Monday was 10.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 10.6 feet late this morning. It will then rise to 11.8 feet this afternoon. It will fall to 11.7 feet late this afternoon. It will then rise to 12.1 feet this evening. It will 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 945 PM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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