UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY/EASTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTA… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...The eastern San Juan Mountains and Upper Rio Grande Valley.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered thunderstorms across higher terrain Wednesday afternoon could produce locally heavy rainfall across the eastern San Juan Mountains and the Upper Rio Grande Valley. Ample sub-tropcial moisture will then bring periods of moderate to heavy rain across the area Wednesday night into Thursday morning, which will continue through the day Friday before winding down Friday afternoon. - The eastern San Juan Mountains and Upper Rio Grande Valley. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Ft; Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft 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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