Flood Warning issued November 2 at 11:44AM MST until November 4 at 4:42AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Command
- NORTHCOM
- Region
- Mexico · North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New
Mexico...
San Juan River At Farmington affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Farmington.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Significant river flooding is likely in the Farmington
area. Please obey all evacuation orders from local authorities.
* Additional Details...
- At 11:00 AM MST Monday the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:00 AM MST Monday was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Be alert to forecast updates and continue to obey evacuation orders
from local authorities.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1145 PM MST.
- This month
- 1825th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather
