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...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Animas River Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill.
* WHEN...From Monday morning to late Monday night.
* 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 5:00 AM MST Sunday the stage was 7.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 11.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.9 feet on 05/14/1941. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at noon MST.
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