CATRON, NM — ...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico...
San Francisco River Below Glenwood affecting Catron County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...San Francisco River below Glenwood.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM MST Monday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage to 15.1 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning to 3.7 feet late Friday evening. It will rise to 3.8 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.8 feet on 12/28/1984. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Catron, 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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