What is happening
...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 occurring. * WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding will continue on the Animas River as waters recede. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM MST Tuesday the stage was 10.84 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM MST Tuesday was 10.84 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling below action stage by Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Official instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be alert to the forecast and obey all evacuation orders from local authorities. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued this evening at 600 PM MST.
