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Flood Advisory
ActiveSandoval, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Jemez River Above Jemez Pueblo affecting Sandoval County.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Jemez River above Jemez Pueblo.
* WHEN...Until Sunday 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 8:45 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 4.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.4 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 Sunday afternoon at noon MDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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