SAN JUAN, NM — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Animas River At Farmington affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Animas River at Farmington.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The riverwalk area in Farmington is flooded and should be avoided. Water levels have not been this high since the flood of 1927. Please obey all evacuation orders from local authorities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM MST Sunday the stage was 9.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.3 feet on 06/29/1927. - 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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