San Juan County, New Mexico, Friday, October 23, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 2:31PM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...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. - Forecast...The 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 History...This 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.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 12:15PM MDT until October 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... La Plata River Below Redmesa affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...La Plata River below Redmesa. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM MDT Friday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening to 9.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight to 5.6 feet Sunday morning. It will rise to 5.7 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.3 feet on 07/27/1955. - 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 noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 12:15PM MDT until October 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... Animas River Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, The river would be near an all time high. Areas along the river that never before experienced flooding will likely be inundated as water levels continue to rise. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM MDT Friday was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.3 feet on 09/06/1970. - 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 noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 12:08PM MDT until October 25 at 1:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... San Juan River At Shiprock affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...San Juan River at Shiprock. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM MDT Friday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.5 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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 1215 PM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 12:08PM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 10:30 AM MDT Friday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 11.3 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This 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 late tonight at 1215 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 12:07PM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico... San Juan River At Farmington affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...San Juan River at Farmington. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM MDT Friday was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 3.2 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.3 feet on 09/06/1909. - 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 1215 PM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 10:44AM MDT until October 25 at 1:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... San Juan River At Shiprock affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...San Juan River at Shiprock. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM MDT Friday was 16.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.5 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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 morning at 1045 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 10:43AM MDT until October 24 at 2:40PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... Animas River Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Flood waters will inundate low spots along the river and property damage may become more widespread if further rises occur. Portions of the riverwalk in Farmington will soon be flooded and impassable. At 11.5 feet, The river would be near an all time high. Areas along the river that never before experienced flooding will likely be inundated as water levels continue to rise. At 9.5 feet, Minor overbank flooding of low spots along the river from the New Mexico-Colorado border down to the riverwalk in Farmington can be expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.3 feet on 09/06/1970. - 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 morning at 1045 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 10:43AM MDT until October 25 at 1:21AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...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 late Saturday night. * 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 4:45 AM MDT Friday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 11.3 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This 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 morning at 1045 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 10:42AM MDT until October 25 at 2:04AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... San Juan River At Farmington affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This exceeds the flood of record. * WHERE...San Juan River at Farmington. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM MDT Friday was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.3 feet on 09/06/1909. - 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 morning at 1045 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 10:41AM MDT until October 25 at 1:28PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in New Mexico... San Juan River At Shiprock affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...San Juan River at Shiprock. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM MDT Friday was 16.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.5 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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 morning at 1045 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 9:59AM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico... La Plata River Below Redmesa affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...La Plata River below Redmesa. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM MDT Friday the stage was 6.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening to 9.2 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight to 5.5 feet early Sunday morning. It will rise to 5.7 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall to 5.6 feet Sunday morning. It will rise to 5.7 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.3 feet on 07/27/1955. - 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 morning at 1000 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 9:58AM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 4:45 AM MDT Friday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 11.3 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This 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 morning at 1000 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 9:58AM MDT until October 24 at 2:40PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico... Animas River Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill. * WHEN...From this morning to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, The river would be near an all time high. Areas along the river that never before experienced flooding will likely be inundated as water levels continue to rise. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.3 feet on 09/06/1970. - 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 morning at 1000 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 9:57AM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... San Juan River At Farmington affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...San Juan River at Farmington. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, The current extent of flooding along the San Juan River in New Mexico has not been observed since before the completion of Navajo Dam in 1962. In the Farmington vicinity, backwater flooding on the Animas River at and above the confluence with the San Juan River is the major concern. See flood bulletins pertaining to the Animas River. Downriver through Shiprock, mostly low lying and agricultural areas are subject to inundation. 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 9:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM MDT Friday was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.2 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.3 feet on 09/06/1909. - 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 morning at 1000 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 9:57AM MDT until October 25 at 11:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... San Juan River At Shiprock affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...San Juan River at Shiprock. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM MDT Friday was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 15.5 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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 morning at 1000 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 9:56AM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in New Mexico... San Juan River At Farmington affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...San Juan River at Farmington. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, The current extent of flooding along the San Juan River in New Mexico has not been observed since before the completion of Navajo Dam in 1962. In the Farmington vicinity, backwater flooding on the Animas River at and above the confluence with the San Juan River is the major concern. See flood bulletins pertaining to the Animas River. Downriver through Shiprock, mostly low lying and agricultural areas are subject to inundation. 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 9:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM MDT Friday was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.2 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.3 feet on 09/06/1909. - 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 this evening at 1000 PM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 9:56AM MDT until October 25 at 11:28AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in New Mexico... San Juan River At Shiprock affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...San Juan River at Shiprock. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM MDT Friday was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 15.5 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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 this evening at 1000 PM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 7:08AM MDT until October 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico... La Plata River Below Redmesa affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...La Plata River below Redmesa. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 AM MDT Friday the stage was 6.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 9.5 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.5 feet on 07/25/1977. - 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 morning at 1015 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 7:04AM MDT until October 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico... Animas River Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Flood waters will inundate low spots along the river and property damage may become more widespread if further rises occur. Portions of the riverwalk in Farmington will soon be flooded and impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 10.6 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on 10/20/1972. - 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 morning at 915 AM MDT.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 1:22AM MDT until October 23 at 1:30AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

The heavy rain has ended. Flash flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 1200 AM MDT Saturday for portions of north central and west central New Mexico.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 10:05PM MDT until October 23 at 1:30AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 1005 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Pueblo Pintado, Ojo Encino, Torreon Navajo Mission, Counselor, San Mateo and Torreon. This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 74 and 99.

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.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 7:28PM MDT until October 23 at 1:30AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Southeastern San Juan County in northwestern New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... Northeastern McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 130 AM MDT Friday. * At 728 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Pueblo Pintado, Ojo Encino, Torreon Navajo Mission, Counselor, San Mateo and Torreon. This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 74 and 99.

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. In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Find an alternate route.

“Flood Warning issued October 22 at 6:41PM MDT until October 24 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning 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...From Friday morning to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Portions of the riverwalk in Farmington are flooded. Local overbank flooding is occurring along the lower Animas River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:30 PM MDT Thursday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 11.0 feet late tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0 feet on 05/14/1941. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Friday afternoon at noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 22 at 6:36PM MDT until October 24 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Mexico... San Juan River At Farmington affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...San Juan River at Farmington. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, The current extent of flooding along the San Juan River in New Mexico has not been observed since before the completion of Navajo Dam in 1962. In the Farmington vicinity, backwater flooding on the Animas River at and above the confluence with the San Juan River is the major concern. See flood bulletins pertaining to the Animas River. Downriver through Shiprock, mostly low lying and agricultural areas are subject to inundation. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 PM MDT Thursday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 8.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2 feet on 06/29/1927. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Friday afternoon at noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 22 at 6:33PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Warning 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 late tonight until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 PM MDT Thursday the stage was 14.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 17.3 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5 feet on 05/25/2005. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Friday afternoon at noon MDT.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 6:20PM MDT until October 22 at 11:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 620 PM MDT, emergency management reported flash flooding in Largo Wash and Gobernador Canyon. Up to 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...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Navajo Dam, Archuleta and Turley. This includes Highway 64 between Mile Markers 74 and 86, Largo Wash and Gobernador Canyon near Blanco and Archuleta.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Do not camp along streams and rivers. Remain alert when hiking in steep, narrow canyons. Know where you are relative to low spots and drainages.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 5:43PM MDT until October 22 at 11:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... East Central San Juan County in northwestern New Mexico... * Until 1145 PM MDT Thursday. * At 543 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Navajo Dam, Archuleta, and Turley. This includes Highway 64 between Mile Markers 74 and 86 and the Archuleta arroyo.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Do not camp along streams and rivers. Remain alert when hiking in steep, narrow canyons. Know where you are relative to low spots and drainages.