SAN JUAN, NM — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...
San Juan River At Farmington affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Farmington.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, Overbank flow is occurring from just below the confluence of the Animas and San Juan Rivers at Farmington, and continuing downriver through Shiprock. At this water level, the fast flow can result in river bank erosion but otherwise minor flood damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. The river has crested and will generally continue to fall through Sunday. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to near flood stage just after midnight tonight. It will then rise to 9.2 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage around mid day Sunday. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - The San Juan River at Farmington has crested at an all time record stage Friday. - 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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