Active AlertsSan Juan

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico San Juan River Near Archuleta affecting San Juan County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring.
Where: San Juan River near Archuleta.
When: From this afternoon to late tonight.
Impacts: At 7.0 feet, Minor flooding is possible with inundation to structures located close to the river from near Archuleta to Bloomfield.
Additional Details: - At 4:30 PM MST Sunday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.6 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:30 PM MST Sunday was 7.1 feet. Due to high uncertainty, the crest forecast will likely change in future updates. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall to 3.8 feet Sunday, November 08. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 03/27/1955. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please heed any evacuation orders from local authorities. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 215 AM MST.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico San Juan River At Shiprock affecting San Juan County.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: San Juan River at Shiprock.
When: From Monday morning to Tuesday evening.
Additional Details: - At 5:00 PM MST Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 16.5 feet late tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please heed all evacuation orders from local authorities. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 230 AM MST.

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.