SANDOVAL, NM — ...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Jemez River Above Jemez Pueblo affecting Sandoval County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Jemez River above Jemez Pueblo.
* WHEN...From this evening to Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Between 7 and 8 feet multiple locations along highway 4 between San Ysidro and Jemez Springs will see water crossing the road from tributaries and low water crossing points. The Wastewater Treatment plant 1 mile downstream of Jemez Springs can be impacted between 7 and 7.7 feet. Water will be on Highway 4 at mile marker 1, 2 and 13. Homes near the river in San Ysidro could be impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 AM MST Sunday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 7.4 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 08/26/1963. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Sandoval, 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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