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Flood Warning issued September 19 at 7:43AM MDT until September 20 at

Affecting San Juan, NM

In effect until: Sep 20, 2026, 1:45 AM

San Juan, NM

Confirmed in San Juan, NM; expires 1:45 AM.

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 this evening at 745 PM MDT.

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

San Juan River At Shiprock affecting San Juan County.

* WHAT...The river will remain above bankfull, but below minor flood
stage through this afternoon.

* WHERE...San Juan River at Shiprock.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 15.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.7 feet Wednesday
evening.
- 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

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