Flood Warning for San Juan, NM
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What is happening
What: Minor flooding is forecast. Where: San Juan River at Shiprock. When: From late tonight until further notice.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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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...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico... San Juan River At Shiprock affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...San Juan River at Shiprock. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 6:00 PM MDT Thursday the stage was 14.3 feet. Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 17.3 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. Flood stage is 15.5 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5 feet on 05/25/2005. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued October 22 at 6:33PM 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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