SAN JUAN, NM — ...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Animas River Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Flood waters will inundate low spots along the river and property damage may become more widespread if further rises occur. Portions of the riverwalk in Farmington will soon be flooded and impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 10.6 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on 10/20/1972. - 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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