SAN JUAN, NM — ...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning 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 Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, The current extent of flooding along the San Juan River in New Mexico has not been observed since before the completion of Navajo Dam in 1962. In the Farmington vicinity, backwater flooding on the Animas River at and above the confluence with the San Juan River is the major concern. See flood bulletins pertaining to the Animas River. Downriver through Shiprock, mostly low lying and agricultural areas are subject to inundation.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 PM MDT Thursday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 8.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2 feet on 06/29/1927. - 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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