What is happening
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant impacts are likely in the Shiprock area and along the San Juan River from Shiprock to the Four Corners. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MST Monday the stage was 16.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM MST Monday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.1 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Official instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be alert to forecast updates and continue to obey evacuation orders from local authorities. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1145 PM MST.
