Flood Warning issued November 2 at 4:19PM MST until November 4 at 11:00AM 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...
Animas River At Farmington affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Animas River at Farmington.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The riverwalk area in Farmington is flooded
and should be avoided. Please heed all evacuation orders from local
authorities.
* Additional Details...
- At 3:30 PM MST Monday the stage was 12.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:30 PM MST Monday was 12.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain in flood stage through
late Tuesday evening. River levels will gradually decrease
through this time.
- Flood stage is 10.0 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 obey all evacuation orders from
local authorities.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 615 AM MST.
- This month
- 1870th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather
