Flood Warning issued November 2 at 5:39PM MST until November 4 at 5:49PM 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 continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...
San Juan River At Shiprock affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Shiprock.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Significant impacts are likely in the Shiprock area and
along the San Juan River from Shiprock to the Four Corners.
* Additional Details...
- At 5:00 PM MST Monday the stage was 18.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:00 PM MST Monday was 18.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.3 feet
late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 15.5 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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be alert to the forecast 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 600 AM MST.
- This month
- 1883rd Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather
