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 Shiprock affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Shiprock.
* WHEN...From this morning to Sunday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 12.0 feet this afternoon. It will then rise to 12.5 feet this evening. It will fall to 11.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then rise to 14.2 feet Saturday morning. It will fall again and remain below flood stage. - Action stage is 13.5 feet. - Flood stage is 15.5 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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