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  1. Historic San Juan River flooding affects Colorado and New Mexico
  2. San Juan River overflow caused flooding in Farmington, leading to the use of McGee Park as an evacuation shelter.

Record Flooding in San Juan County Causes Millions in Damages

1 report, 1 independent Updated Nov 1
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What happened

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Historic flooding occurred in San Juan County, with the river in Farmington surpassing its flood record on November 1. The county is facing an estimated $8 million in losses, impacting 833 properties, including 71 that were destroyed. San Juan County officials are seeking a major disaster declaration from the president after the event.

From koat.com

Why it matters

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The record flooding caused millions of dollars in damages, including destroyed homes and washed-away roadways. San Juan County is seeking federal disaster assistance to cover these losses and manage the resulting crisis.

San Juan River overflow caused flooding in Farmington, leading to the use of McGee Park as an evacuation shelter, and prompted bridge inspections and evacuations in New Mexico.

From koat.com

Who's involved

  • San Juan CountyCounty in New Mexico seeking federal disaster aid after historic flooding
  • FarmingtonCity within San Juan County that experienced record-breaking floodwaters
  • Mike StarkAmerican journalist who commented on the need for disaster declaration
  • New Mexico Department of TransportationGovernment agency responsible for managing infrastructure in the vicinity of Farmington

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • San Juan CountySpeculative

    San Juan County might face increased costs related to recovery and repairing damaged infrastructure.

  • New Mexico Department of TransportationSpeculative

    The New Mexico Department of Transportation could incur costs related to repairing washed-away roadways and managing damaged public infrastructure.

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San Juan River overflow caused flooding in Farmington, leading to the use of McGee Park as an evacuation shelter.

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The entities involved

  • San Juan County

    county in New Mexico, United States

    Nothing else this week.

  • Farmington

    city in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States

    Nothing else this week.

Coverage

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