Flood Warning issued November 2 at 4:32PM MST until November 4 at 5:43AM 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 4:00 PM MST Monday the stage was 11.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:00 PM MST Monday was 12.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 12.4 feet late this
evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening.
- 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 Tuesday morning at 615 AM MST.
- This month
- 1872nd Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather
