Flood Warning issued November 1 at 8:55PM MST until November 3 at 6:16AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in New Mexico...

Animas River Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, The river would be near an all time high.
Areas along the river that never before experienced flooding will
likely be inundated as water levels continue to rise.

* Additional Details...
- At 8:00 PM MST Sunday the stage was 11.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM MST Sunday was 11.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.2 feet
late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
evening. Be alert for continued rises in the rivers and updates
to the forecast.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5
feet on 06/19/1949.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 late tonight at 530 AM MST.

This month

1696th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days