Farmington, NM Weather Alerts

San Juan County6:58 PM MDT36.73°N, 108.22°WElevation 5,299 ft

Flash Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 11:45 PM Thu·Issued 6:20 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 6:20PM MDT until October 22 at 11:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

At 620 PM MDT, emergency management reported flash flooding in Largo Wash and Gobernador Canyon. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Navajo Dam, Archuleta and Turley.

This includes Highway 64 between Mile Markers 74 and 86, Largo Wash and Gobernador Canyon near Blanco and Archuleta.

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Do not camp along streams and rivers. Remain alert when hiking in steep, narrow canyons. Know where you are relative to low spots and drainages.

Areas: San Juan, NM

Flood Warning

Severe · Expected

From 7:54 AM Fri until 9:00 PM Sat·Issued 6:41 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Warning issued October 22 at 6:41PM MDT until October 24 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

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

Animas River At Farmington affecting San Juan County.

What: Minor flooding is forecast.

Where: Animas River at Farmington.

When: From Friday morning 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 5:30 PM MDT Thursday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 11.0 feet late tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0 feet on 05/14/1941. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What 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.

Areas: San Juan, NM

Tornado Watch

Extreme · Future

Until 9:00 PM Thu·Issued 2:39 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Albuquerque NM

Tornado Watch issued October 22 at 2:39PM MDT until October 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

TORNADO WATCH 693 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN NEW MEXICO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO

SAN JUAN

IN WEST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO

CATRON CIBOLA MCKINLEY

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CROWNPOINT, DATIL, FARMINGTON, GALLUP, GRANTS, NATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY, RESERVE, AND ZUNI PUEBLO.

Areas: Catron, NM; Cibola, NM; McKinley, NM; San Juan, NM

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 6:00 AM Fri·Issued 11:53 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Watch issued October 22 at 11:53AM MDT until October 23 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: Portions of western, central, and north-central New Mexico, mainly along and west of the Continental Divide.

When: Through late tonight.

Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

Additional details: - A potent Pacific storm system will continue to draw deep moisture over western New Mexico generating widespread showers and thunderstorms. Some of the fast moving thunderstorms will produce locally heavy rain at rates over 1 inch per hour, and storms will train in succession over some locations repeatedly increasing the risk of flash flooding. Additional rain amounts for the remainder of tonight through late Thursday night will generally range from 0.25 inch to 1 inch, with locally higher totals up to 3 inches. - This includes Farmington, Gallup, Zuni Pueblo, and portions of Navajo Nation. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Areas: Northwest Plateau; Chuska Mountains; Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest Highlands; West Central Plateau; West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands; Southwest Mountains; San Francisco River Valley; Tusas Mountains Including Chama; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands

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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