CATRON, NM — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico...
San Francisco River at Reserve affecting Catron County.
* WHAT...The river will rise to near minor flood stage.
* WHERE...San Francisco River at Reserve.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water will flow into the side drainage ditches and into some of the overbank areas near Highway 12. Highway 12 will not be impacted unless there is backflow along the northern side of the highway.
* 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 rise to 14.8 feet early this morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - 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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