SAN JUAN, NM — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...
La Plata River Below Redmesa affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...La Plata River below Redmesa.
* WHEN...Until this morning.
* IMPACTS...The La Plata River is impacting the bridge over Pinon Hills near Farmington and homes are being inundated along the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM MST Tuesday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 AM MST Tuesday was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early this morning near the state line, and fall below flood stage near Farmington this afternoon. The river will continue falling thereafter. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in San Juan, 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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