SANDOVAL, NM — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Jemez River Above Jemez Pueblo affecting Sandoval County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Jemez River above Jemez Pueblo.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Significant overbank flows are occurring from above Jemez Springs down through San Ysidro, including the Jemez Pueblo. Campgrounds and fishing sites along the Jemez River are inaccessible. Further rises will result in bridges becoming unsafe to cross in and around Jemez Springs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 AM MST Monday the stage was 5.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 7.6 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Sandoval, 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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