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Animas River at Aztec crests above historic record
Original: Welp, the Animas River in Aztec crested at 15.52 feet. There's only 17 years of data for the Aztec location. The histori
The Animas River at Aztec, New Mexico has crested at 15.52 feet, well above the location's previous historic peak of 12.99 feet set in 2005. Officials note the gauge there has only 17 years of recorded data, making long-term comparisons limited. Despite the record crest, residents say it remains well below levels that would force evacuations from nearby low-lying areas, with flooding concerns continuing across the region's rivers.
Why now: The river has set a new record crest, raising flooding concerns in the area.
Animas RiverAztec, New MexicoNational Weather Service
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- Welp, the Animas River in Aztec crested at 15.52 feet. There's only 17 years of data for the Aztec location. The historic peak was 12.99 feet in 2005. It would have to get up around 23 feet before I'd be pulling my trailer out of the park to higher ground. All three rivers, the… · elaterite@mastoart.social · 19
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