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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...
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 1:00 PM MST Monday the stage was 12.55 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain in flood stage through this evening, then gradually fall below flood stage by Tuesday morning, and continue falling thereafter. - Flood stage is 10.5 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.
Be alert to the forecast and obey all evacuation orders from local authorities.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 615 AM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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