CATRON, NM — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...
San Francisco River at Reserve affecting Catron County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...San Francisco River at Reserve.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Water will begin to over top the berm on the right bank (south side) and impact residences. Water will begin to impact commercial land on the left bank (north side) of the river. Low spots on The Lane may be impacted. Low spots on the north side of Highway 12 may see flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:10 PM MST Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 15.8 feet late this evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Catron, NM can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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