SAN JUAN, NM — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico...
La Plata River Below Redmesa affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding continues south of the river gage, between La Plata and Farmington.
* WHERE...La Plata River below Redmesa.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...The La Plata River is impacting the bridge over Pinon Hills near Farmington and homes are being inundated along the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:30 AM MST Tuesday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall this evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
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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