Flood Warning Issued for Animas River in New Mexico
Flood Warning Issued for Animas River in New Mexico
US · Published Nov 4, 2026
• The National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque, NM, has issued a Flood Warning for the Animas River at Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico. Minor flooding is currently occurring, with the river stage measured at 12.0 feet as of 10:30 AM MST on November 3,
• Flood stage is 10.0 feet, and the river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and below action stage by Wednesday afternoon. The warning remains in effect until November 4, 2026, at 3:22 PM MST. Recent heavy rainfall has saturated the area, causing the river to exceed its bankfull stage of 9.0 feet. The maximum river stage in the past 24 hours reached 13.5 feet.

Impact & Risks

Flooding is impacting the riverwalk area in Farmington, which is currently inundated and should be avoided. Motorists are advised not to drive through flooded roads, as most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. Residents near the Animas River are urged to stay alert to evacuation orders and avoid low-lying areas. The ongoing flooding poses risks to property and infrastructure in the affected areas.

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