What is happening
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico... La Plata River Below Redmesa affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding continues south of the river gage, between La Plata and Farmington. * WHERE...La Plata River below Redmesa. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...The La Plata River is impacting the bridge over Pinon Hills near Farmington and homes are being inundated along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:30 AM MST Tuesday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall this evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Official instructions
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 this evening at 600 PM MST.
