LAS ANIMAS VICINITY/BENT COUNTY — ...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Colorado...
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County zone.
For the Purgatoire River...including Las Animas...flooding is possible.
* WHAT...High flow is traveling down the Upper Purgatoire from recent rains, and may lead to flooding near Las Animas.
* WHERE...Purgatoire River near Las Animas.
* WHEN...From this evening to Wednesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM MDT Monday the stage was 2.5 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late this evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County 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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