SAN JUAN, NM — ...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico...
San Juan River At Farmington affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Farmington.
* WHEN...From this morning to Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, Overbank flow is occurring from just below the confluence of the Animas and San Juan Rivers at Farmington, and continuing downriver through Shiprock. At this water level, the fast flow can result in river bank erosion but otherwise minor flood damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 5.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet late tomorrow evening. - Action stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood stage is 8.5 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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