NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued October 24 at 4:11PM MDT until October 26 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...
San Juan River At Shiprock affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Shiprock.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Catastrophic flooding of the San Juan River at and near
Shiprock will continue through the evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data. The river is likely near crest
around or just above 22 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:00 AM MDT Saturday was 21.2 feet. This was the last
observation from this gauge.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 15.5 feet.
- Flood History...this is the highest river stage on record.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
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