Flood Warning issued November 2 at 9:31AM MST until November 4 at 2:50AM 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...
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 9:00 AM MST Monday the stage was 10.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM MST Monday was 10.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall to 10.6 feet late this morning. It
will then rise to 11.8 feet this afternoon. It will fall to 11.7
feet late this afternoon. It will then rise to 12.1 feet this
evening. It will 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 945 PM MST.
- This month
- 1797th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather