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Flood Warning for San Juan County, New Mexico

In effect until 6:48 PM MST, Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Issued by the National Weather Service in Albuquerque at 3:18 PM MST, Sunday, November 1, 2026.

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The Weather Service's text

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico...

Animas River Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County.

WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill.

WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.

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 MST Monday the stage was -1310.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning to 12.6 feet this afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

What to do

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 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 1145 PM MST.

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