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Flood Warning
ActiveSan Juan, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 3 hours 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 Shiprock affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Shiprock.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Catastrophic flooding of the San Juan River at and near Shiprock will continue today.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 21.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM MDT Saturday was 21.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue above flood stage through tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to 23.0 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.5 feet. - Flood History...this is the highest river stage on record. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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 late tonight at midnight MDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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