Active AlertsSan Juan

At 328 PM MST, emergency management reported elevated flows in arroyos and washes, including washed out roads and water over roads. Between 0.5 and 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: Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding.
Source: Emergency management reported that flash flooding is ongoing in the area.
Impact: Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Farmington, Bloomfield, Aztec, Kirtland, Turley, Archuleta, Upper Fruitland, Fruitland and Nenahnezad. This includes the following highway
S: Highway 550 between Mile Markers 151 and 160and between Mile Markers 163 and 165. Highway 64 between Mile Markers 32 and 82and between Mile Markers 85 and 86. This includes the following low water crossing
S: West Navajo Street at Farmington Glade Arroyo and Hubbard Street at Hood Arroyo. This includes the following recreation area
S: Dunes Recreation Area, Negro Canyon Recreation Area, Simon Canyon Recreation Area, Hammond Point San Juan River Access, Pine Point River Access and San Juan River Access.

Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Turn around don't drown!

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: San Juan County in northwestern New Mexico
When: Until 1100 AM MST Monday.
Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.
Additional Details: - At 333 PM MST, gauge reports indicated an area of very heavy rainfall across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Several instances of rising creeks and water running in arroyos have been reported, including washed-out roads and water over roads. These types of flood events will continue and are expected to increase over the coming hours as moderate rain persists. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Farmington, Bloomfield, Aztec, Shiprock, Kirtland, NAPI Headquarters, Ojo Amarillo, Upper Fruitland, Burnham and Fruitland. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Turn around don't drown!

The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in New Mexico San Juan River At Farmington affecting San Juan County.
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: San Juan River at Farmington.
When: Until Tuesday 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 2:00 PM MST Sunday the stage was 5.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.2 feet tomorrow afternoon. - Action stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. If you are in the advisory area, remain alert to possible flooding or the possibility of the advisory being upgraded to a warning. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM MST.