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Flood Warning
ActiveSan Juan, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Animas River Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, The river would be near an all time high. Areas along the river that never before experienced flooding will likely be inundated as water levels continue to rise.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM MST Monday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM MST Monday was 12.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 7.5 feet Monday, November 09. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5 feet on 06/19/1949. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way.
Be alert and continue to monitor the forecast for updates.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 930 PM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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