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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...
San Juan River Near Archuleta affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding occurring downstream of Archuleta due to high flows coming in from Gobernador Canyon and Canon Largo.
* WHERE...San Juan River below Archuleta.
* WHEN...Until this morning.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor flooding is possible with inundation to structures located close to the river from near Archuleta to Bloomfield.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 AM MST Monday the stage was 5.0 feet, but higher flows have been noted downstream of the gage. - Bankfull stage is 6.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to gradually fall Monday afternoon and evening. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Please heed any evacuation orders from local authorities.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued this morning at 1100 AM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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