Flood Warning issued November 2 at 9:27AM MST until November 4 at 9:16AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Command
- NORTHCOM
- Region
- Mexico ยท 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...Minor 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. Water levels have not been this high since
the flood of 1927.
* Additional Details...
- At 8:30 AM MST Monday the stage was 11.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 AM MST Monday was 11.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
evening.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0
feet on 05/14/1941.
- 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 and continue to monitor the forecast for updates.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 930 PM MST.
- This month
- 1795th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather