First published Oct 23, 2026, 1:23:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 1:23:15 AM UTC

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NWS Albuquerque issues Flood Warning for the Animas River at Farmington, New Mexico

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The National Weather Service forecast minor flooding along the Animas River at Farmington, with the river expected to rise above flood stage Friday morning and fall below it late Saturday morning. At flood stage, portions of Farmington’s riverwalk are reported to flood.

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Affected location: Animas River at Farmington, New Mexico

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flood Warning issued October 22 at 6:41PM MDT until October 24 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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