Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued October 30 at 11:47AM MDT until November 3 at 5:00AM 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 At Farmington affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Animas River at Farmington. * WHEN...From this morning to late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Portions of the riverwalk in Farmington are flooded. Local overbank flooding is occurring along the lower Animas River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM MDT Friday the stage was 6.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 9.0 feet Monday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 10.0 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.