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Flood Advisory
ActiveSandoval, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
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Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
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Observed
Details
...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Jemez River Above Jemez Pueblo affecting Sandoval County.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Jemez River above Jemez Pueblo.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Between 7 and 8 feet multiple locations along highway 4 between San Ysidro and Jemez Springs will see water crossing the road from tributaries and low water crossing points. The Wastewater Treatment plant 1 mile downstream of Jemez Springs can be impacted between 7 and 7.7 feet. Water will be on Highway 4 at mile marker 1, 2 and 13. Homes near the river in San Ysidro could be impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM MDT Friday the stage was 5.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a maximum value of 6.1 feet this evening. - Action stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at noon MDT.
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