What is happening
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico... San Juan River At Farmington affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...San Juan River at Farmington. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Significant river flooding is likely in the Farmington area. Please obey all evacuation orders from local authorities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM MST Monday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 PM MST Monday was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 12.4 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Official instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be alert to forecast updates and continue to obey evacuation orders from local authorities. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 615 AM MST.
