SAN JUAN, NM — ...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico...
La Plata River Below Redmesa affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...La Plata River below Redmesa.
* WHEN...Rises on the river are expected to begin Sunday night and last through Tuesday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM MDT Friday the stage was 4.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 4.4 feet late tomorrow morning. It will then rise to 4.6 feet late tomorrow evening. It will fall to 4.5 feet late Sunday morning. It will then rise to 8.6 feet Monday morning. It will fall again and remain below flood stage. - Action stage is 8.0 feet. - 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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