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Flood Warning
ActiveSan Juan, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Animas River At Farmington affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Animas River at Farmington.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The riverwalk area in Farmington is flooded and should be avoided. Water levels have not been this high since the flood of 1927. Please obey all evacuation orders from local authorities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 AM MST Monday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 AM MST Monday was 10.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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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