San Juan County, New Mexico, Saturday, October 24, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 24 at 4:11PM MDT until October 26 at 3:00AM 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...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

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 Sunday morning at 600 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 24 at 4:01PM MDT until October 25 at 1:00PM 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...Moderate flooding is forecast. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. The river has crested and will slowly continue to fall, though additional rainfall may slow the water recession. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage around midnight tonight and continue falling to 3.5 feet through early week. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - The San Juan River at Farmington has already crested at an all time record stage yesterday. - 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 Sunday morning at 615 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 24 at 3:49PM 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Animas River at Farmington. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * 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 2:30 PM MDT Saturday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 PM MDT Saturday was 11.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 6.6 feet early Thursday 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 Sunday morning at 600 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 24 at 11:54AM MDT until October 25 at 12:20PM 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 occurring and 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 Saturday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM MDT Saturday was 11.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near a crest of 11.5 feet through this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - 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 midnight MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 24 at 11:46AM MDT until October 25 at 12:21PM 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 occurring and 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 Saturday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM MDT Saturday was 11.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - 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 midnight MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 24 at 11:45AM MDT until October 26 at 3:07AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 21.2 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. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue above flood stage through tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to 23.0 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.5 feet. - Flood History...this is the highest river stage on record. - 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 midnight MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 24 at 11:41AM MDT until October 25 at 12:38PM 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...Moderate flooding is forecast. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight, then continue falling through early week. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - The San Juan River at Farmington has already crested at an all time record stage yesterday. - 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 midnight MDT.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 10:28AM MDT until October 24 at 10:30AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 10:09AM MDT until October 24 at 10:30AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 1009 AM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles southwest of NAPI Headquarters, or 18 miles southwest of Farmington, moving north at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Farmington, Kirtland, Ojo Amarillo, NAPI Headquarters, Upper Fruitland, Fruitland and Nenahnezad. This includes Highway 64 between Mile Markers 35 and 55.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Report severe weather to the National Weather Service office in Albuquerque NM at 505.224.9007.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 9:45AM MDT until October 24 at 10:30AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central San Juan County in northwestern New Mexico... * Until 1030 AM MDT. * At 945 AM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of Burnham, or 32 miles south of Farmington, moving north at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Farmington, Kirtland, Ojo Amarillo, Upper Fruitland, NAPI Headquarters, Fruitland, Nenahnezad, Burnham and Flora Vista. This includes Highway 64 between Mile Markers 33 and 55.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Report severe weather to the National Weather Service office in Albuquerque NM at 505.224.9007.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 11:31PM 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...Major flooding continues, though the river has likely crested and will slowly fall. This is the flood of record. * WHERE...San Juan River at Farmington. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data, though it is likely the river has crested and has begun to fall. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 3.1 feet Wednesday evening. - 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 noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 11:27PM 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...Moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...La Plata River below Redmesa. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was unknown, though is likely near crest. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 08/26/1934. - 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 11:18PM 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...Moderate 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 11:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was unknown, though the river is likely near crest around 12 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - 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 noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 10:16PM 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 PM MDT Friday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM MDT Friday was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.7 feet late tomorrow morning. 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 6:53PM MDT until October 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in New Mexico... La Plata River Below Redmesa affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...La Plata River below Redmesa. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM MDT Friday the stage was unknown, but was likely near crest. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is likely near crest. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 08/26/1934. - 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 6:39PM 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...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This is 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. Thereafter, the river gage was no longer operational. The river is likely near crest as of 6:00 PM MDT. - 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 Saturday 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 noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 6:33PM 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 6:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 PM MDT Friday was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.1 feet early Saturday morning. 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 noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 6:27PM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in New Mexico... Animas River At Farmington affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate 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 5:30 PM MDT Friday the stage was unknown. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.1 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday 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

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 Saturday afternoon at noon MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 6:18PM 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...The river is near crest. Moderate flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. The river will gradually fall through Saturday morning. * 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 5:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:00 PM MDT Friday was 11.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue to fall Saturday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5 feet on 06/19/1949. - 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 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 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 10:43AM 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 10:42AM 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 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 9:58AM 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 9:57AM 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.

“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.