Tularosa Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Flood Watch issued October 31 at 1:38AM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central New Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, Far Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands and Tusas Mountains Including Chama. In northwest New Mexico, Chuska Mountains and Northwest Plateau. In west central New Mexico, San Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central Highlands, West Central Mountains and West Central Plateau. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of widespread rainfall is expected Sunday into Monday with rainfall amounts generally between 1 and 2 inches near and west of the Continental Divide, except near 3 inches in favored upslope regions of the Tusas Mountains near Chama. This rainfall will occur over very saturated soils which will increase runoff. These are also areas that are still recovering from the last flood event. River rises are likely, but rises are not expected to be as high as the last flood event. If river flooding materializes, it will likely continue into Monday evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued October 30 at 11:52AM MDT until November 2 at 4:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico... San Francisco River at Reserve affecting Catron County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...San Francisco River at Reserve. * WHEN...Rises on the river are expected to begin Sunday night and last through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Bankfull stage. Some minor overbank flow may begin into drainage ditches near Highway 12. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:55 AM MDT Friday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet Monday morning. - Action stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued October 30 at 11:51AM MDT until November 3 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico... La Plata River Below Redmesa affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...La Plata River below Redmesa. * WHEN...Rises on the river are expected to begin Sunday night and last through Tuesday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM MDT Friday the stage was 4.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 4.4 feet late tomorrow morning. It will then rise to 4.6 feet late tomorrow evening. It will fall to 4.5 feet late Sunday morning. It will then rise to 8.6 feet Monday morning. It will fall again and remain below flood stage. - Action stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued October 30 at 11:51AM MDT until November 3 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico... Animas River Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill. * WHEN...Rises on the river are expected to begin Sunday night and last through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...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 11:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.2 feet this afternoon. It will then rise to 9.9 feet late Monday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Action stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued October 30 at 11:47AM MDT until November 3 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico... Animas River At Farmington affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Animas River at Farmington. * WHEN...From this morning to late Monday night. * 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 11:30 AM MDT Friday the stage was 6.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 9.0 feet Monday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued October 30 at 11:46AM MDT until November 3 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico... San Juan River At Shiprock affecting San Juan County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...San Juan River at Shiprock. * WHEN...Rises on the river are expected to begin Sunday night and last through Tuesday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.6 feet this afternoon. It will then rise to 14.0 feet early Tuesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Action stage is 13.5 feet. - Flood stage is 15.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

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