ALAMOSA, CO; Rio Grande, CO — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing.
* WHERE...East Central Rio Grande County in south central Colorado... West Central Alamosa County in southeastern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 1130 PM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Streams continue to remain elevated due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1128 PM MST, River gauge reports indicated elevated river flows from excessive runoff. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Monte Vista. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Alamosa, CO; Rio Grande, 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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