Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued October 31 at 11:44AM MDT until November 3 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
Alert Description
...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico... San Juan River At Farmington affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...San Juan River at Farmington. * WHEN...From this morning to Tuesday 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... - At 11:00 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 3.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 7.3 feet Monday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Action stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety Instructions
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 1115 AM MST.