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San Juan County, NM Flood Emergency: Rivers Rising, Evacuation Urged Nov 1
Farmington, NM – An emergency flood alert has been issued for San Juan County in nor…
By Grant Holloway · 2026-11-01T21:53:27.195Z
Farmington, NM – An emergency flood alert has been issued for San Juan County in northwestern New Mexico on Sunday, Nov. 1, as rising rivers and continuing rainfall threaten communities around Farmington, Bloomfield, Aztec and Shiprock.
According to the San Juan County Office of Emergency Management, residents within half a mile of a river are being instructed to move to higher ground immediately as dangerous flooding develops.
Four Rivers Rising Across San Juan County Emergency officials report that the Animas, La Plata and San Juan rivers are rising as rainfall continues across the region.
The emergency message states: "RIVERS FLOODING NOW. If you are half a mile from a river, GET TO HIGHER GROUND."
Officials warned residents not to cross running water, emphasizing the dangers of rapidly changing flood conditions.
The alert was issued at approximately 1:23 p.m. Sunday and lists an expiration of 1:23 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, unless updated or canceled earlier.
Emergency Shelter Available at McGee Park San Juan County officials identified McGee Park as an emergency shelter location for residents needing a safe place during the flooding.
Residents who feel threatened by rising water are urged to gather essential emergency supplies and leave immediately rather than waiting for conditions to worsen.
Low lying neighborhoods, properties near riverbanks and roads crossing waterways could face significant dangers as water levels continue rising.
Updated Emergency Alert Remains Active The San Juan County Office of Emergency Management clarified that an earlier warning was canceled and replaced with an updated emergency alert.
Officials emphasized that the current alert remains active.
Residents should monitor emergency notifications, avoid flooded roadways and follow instructions from local emergency management agencies.
Anyone within half a mile of an affected river should follow the county's direction to reach higher ground immediately.
Additional emergency information is available through the San Juan County Office of Emergency Management and New Mexico State Police.