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...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico...
La Plata River Below Redmesa affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...La Plata River below Redmesa.
* WHEN...From this evening to late Monday night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:30 AM MST Sunday the stage was 4.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 10.0 feet late tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.7 feet on 08/09/1930. - 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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