Flood Warning issued November 3 at 2:15AM MST until November 3 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Command
- NORTHCOM
- Region
- Mexico · North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
...Forecast flooding increased in duration for the following rivers
in New Mexico...
Animas River Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, The river would be near an all time high.
Areas along the river that never before experienced flooding will
likely be inundated as water levels continue to rise.
* Additional Details...
- At 1:00 AM MST Tuesday the stage is estimated to be around 12.1
feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this morning and continue falling through Wednesday.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at noon MST.
- This month
- 1925th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather
