Flood Advisory for San Juan, NM
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- San Juan
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. 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...
What the bulletin says to do
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 Friday afternoon at noon MDT.
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Bulletin details
...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 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... At 11:00 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 5.8 feet. Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet late tomorrow evening. Action stage is 7.0 feet. Flood stage is 8.5 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 11:31AM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Albuquerque NM. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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