Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued October 30 at 11:51AM MDT until November 3 at 9:00AM 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... Animas River Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill. * WHEN...Rises on the river are expected to begin Sunday night and last through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Minor overbank flooding of low spots along the river from the New Mexico-Colorado border down to the riverwalk in Farmington can be expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.2 feet this afternoon. It will then rise to 9.9 feet late Monday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Action stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety Instructions
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. If you are in the advisory area, remain alert to possible flooding or the possibility of the advisory being upgraded to a warning. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at noon MDT.