SAN JUAN, NM — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Animas River At Farmington affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Animas River at Farmington.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, major flooding is occurring along the lower Animas River. Water levels are approaching those experienced during the great flood of October 1911.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM MST Tuesday the stage was 13.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 AM MST Tuesday was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is near crest and is expected to fall below flood stage around midnight and continue falling. - Flood stage is 10.0 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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