Alertes en vigueurSan Juan

The Flood Warning continues 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: Until Sunday afternoon.
Impacts: At 12.0 feet, The riverwalk area in Farmington is flooded and should be avoided. Water levels have not been this high since the flood of 1927.
Additional Details: - At 12:30 PM MDT Friday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0 feet on 05/14/1941. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 afternoon at 245 PM MDT.