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Flood Warning issued October 22 at 6:33PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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The warning forecasts minor flooding on the San Juan River at Farmington, with the river expected to rise above flood stage and crest at 8.9 feet just after midnight. Low-lying and agricultural areas downriver through Shiprock are identified as subject to inundation.

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  • Affected location: San Juan River at Farmington, New Mexico
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The alert advises avoiding flooded roads and using caution near riverbanks.

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  1. The warning forecasts minor flooding on the San Juan River at Farmington, with the river expected to rise above flood stage and crest at 8.9 feet just after midnight. Low-lying and agricultural areas downriver through Shiprock are identified as subject to inundation.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
7/10

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