SAN JUAN, NM — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Animas River Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...The river is near crest. Moderate flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. The river will gradually fall through Saturday morning.
* WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* 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 5:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:00 PM MDT Friday was 11.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue to fall Saturday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5 feet on 06/19/1949. - 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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