New Mexico's San Juan River crests at highest level since 1935
New Mexico's San Juan River reached 21 feet on Saturday, its highest crest since 1935, overflowing banks and flooding neighbourhoods.
Heavy rains across the Southwest have pushed New Mexico's San Juan River to its highest level since 1935, causing it to overflow and flood homes in Shiprock. Parts of the region face another day of flooding risk on Sunday, with a level 2 out of 4 threat from western Texas through southwest Kansas.
The ground is already saturated from consecutive days of rain, meaning even moderate rainfall can trigger flash floods. Sunday could bring isolated tornadoes and hail.
Rainfall rates in some areas could reach 2 inches per hour. The Southeast is also at risk, with coastal flooding expected from persistent onshore winds and king tides pushing water toward Florida through North Carolina.
- 21 feet on Saturday
- River crest
- 1935
- Highest since
- Shiprock, New Mexico
- Affected area
- Level 2 out of 4 Sunday
- Flooding threat level
Why it mattersSaturated ground means floods can strike quickly with less warning, putting communities and infrastructure at sudden risk.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though any Australians in the US Southwest should monitor local authorities for flood warnings and heed evacuation orders.
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