SAN JUAN, NM — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico...
San Juan River At Shiprock affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Shiprock.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Catastrophic flooding of the San Juan River at and near Shiprock will continue today.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 21.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM MDT Saturday was 21.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue above flood stage through tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to 23.0 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.5 feet. - Flood History...this is the highest river stage on record. - 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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