ARCHULETA, CO — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Colorado...
San Juan River at Pagosa Springs affecting Archuleta County.
For the San Juan River...including Pagosa Springs...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Pagosa Springs.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Inundation of River Center Park and water will approach the shopping complexes adjacent to the park, north of East Pagosa Street. Water spreads across the backyards of homes along Hermosa Street and inundation of the bike path adjacent to the river can be expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 PM MDT Friday was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 6.0 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Archuleta, CO can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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