11/01/2026
Morning Update - Sunday, November 1, 2026
Rain started overnight and is falling on saturated ground. There is more rain coming, and right now, all three rivers are forecast for bankfull conditions and then some. All watches have been upgraded to warnings for the Animas, San Juan, and La Plata Rivers.
EVACUATIONS ARE COMING TO LOW-LYING AREAS ALONG ALL THREE RIVERS. TURN ON WIRELESS ALERTS ON YOUR PHONE AND UPDATE YOUR EVERBRIDGE PROFILE.
If you are living near the river, don't wait to evacuate.
McGee Park is open for sheltering.
Cow House/4 Corners Stockyard is open to shelter livestock.
Pets can be housed at 109 Pinon in Farmington.
SANDBAGS:
Available at the following locations:
SJCFR Station 62
SJCFR Station 42
SJCFR Station 11
SJCFR Station 24
SJCSO Lee Acres Substation
Hills Church
Bloomfield MOC
Wildhorse Valley
Harper Valley
There may be pre-filled bags, but bring a shovel to fill them just in case.
Please take only what you need and leave some for your neighbors.
How to sandbag: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AGxo5t4vd/
RESOURCES:
The Multi Agency Resource Center (MARC) is not open on Sunday.
http://sanjuancollege.edu/floodrecoveryresources
ASSESSMENTS:
Local crews are continuing damage assessments. So far, 600 properties have been surveyed. FEMA is also doing preliminary assessments.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ASSESSMENTS: This initial assessment is only the first. It is going to support the request for an emergency declaration; there will be numerous additional assessments for different purposes. Additionally, FEMA is on the ground and doing additional assessments as well. Homeowners and business owners should document damages and losses.
Businesses should be ready to report that information to be part of the disaster declaration; we will have information on how to report that soon.
SAFETY WARNING:
Do not return to evacuated areas. With current hazmat concerns and potential for more rainfall soon, re-entry remains hazardous.
SHELTER STATUS:
McGee Park's Red Cross Shelter is OPEN and is still accepting individuals and families impacted by the flood.
ROAD CLOSURES:
Highway 539 (Navajo Lake State Park) is closed from mile marker 0 to mile marker 5 due to severe flood damage.
There are additional residential street closures in place.
UTILITY UPDATE:
Sewer systems
All sewer systems in San Juan County are online and operating normally.
Power/electricity
Only about 59 power meters are currently out, only 6 are residential. Multiple outages still remain in the oilfield wash areas due to conditions on the ground.
Drinking water
All drinking water from the domestic water supply is safe. Private wells may be affected and should be tested.
DAMS & LAKES:
The Navajo Dam is at 68.48% capacity and has 47.84 feet until water reaches the top of the spillway.
211/PERIMITER MAPS/911 MESSAGE:
Call 211 for info, resources, volunteers, donations
Volunteer Link: https://rdcrss.org/4iEccVC or https://teamrubiconusa.org/how-to-get.../volunteer-with-us/
Perimeter Maps - road and bridge closures and reopenings https://perimetermap.com/
Call 911 for emergencies
The Crisis Cleanup hotline is available to schedule volunteer help to clean your property. This is a FREE resource for residents affected by the recent flooding. Please call (575) 446-4767.
Follow San Juan County Office of Emergency Management and SJCOEM.com for updates.
