FARMINGTON, N.M. — San Juan County officials are continuing to seek federal disaster assistance following historic flooding that caused widespread damage across the region and left hundreds of homes and properties impacted.
County leaders estimate the flooding caused approximately $8 million in damages, with 833 properties affected. Of those, 308 sustained major damage and 71 were destroyed, according to county officials.
The flooding also damaged roads and infrastructure throughout the county. In Farmington, river levels exceeded a flood record that had stood since 1911, while water levels near Shiprock reportedly reached 21 feet…