Get Forecast Bar
Weather alerts on your iPhone
Back to All Alerts
Flood Warning
ActiveSan Juan, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
...Forecast flooding increased in duration for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Animas River Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill.
* WHEN...Until this 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 1:00 AM MST Tuesday the stage is estimated to be around 12.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling through Wednesday. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
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
Service provided by Forecast Bar