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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 this afternoon to Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Flood waters will inundate low spots along the river and property damage may become more widespread if further rises occur. Portions of the riverwalk in Farmington will soon be flooded and impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 10.6 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on 10/20/1972. - 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 Saturday morning at 915 AM MDT.
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