Farmington, NM 87499 Weather Alerts

San Juan County8:43 AM MDT36.77°N, 108.07°W

Flood Warning

Severe · Expected

From 9:26 AM Fri until 12:00 PM Sat·Issued 7:08 AM Fri Oct 23·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 7:08AM MDT until October 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico...

La Plata River Below Redmesa affecting San Juan County.

What: Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

Where: La Plata River below Redmesa.

When: Until Saturday afternoon.

Additional details: - At 6:30 AM MDT Friday the stage was 6.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 9.5 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.5 feet on 07/25/1977. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.

The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1015 AM MDT.

Areas: San Juan, NM

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

From 9:36 PM Fri until 10:00 PM Sat·Issued 11:28 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Watch issued October 22 at 11:28AM MDT until October 24 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in New Mexico...

Animas River At Farmington affecting Northwest Plateau zone.

What: Flooding is possible.

Where: Animas River at Farmington.

When: From Friday evening to Saturday evening.

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 10:30 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.

The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at noon MDT.

Areas: Northwest Plateau

Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 12:00 PM Sun·Issued 11:31 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 11:31AM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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

What 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.

Areas: San Juan, NM

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