SAN JUAN, NM — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...
La Plata River Below Redmesa affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...La Plata River below Redmesa.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM MDT Friday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening to 9.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight to 5.6 feet Sunday morning. It will rise to 5.7 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.3 feet on 07/27/1955. - 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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