ALAMOSA VICINITY/CENTRAL SAN LUIS VALLEY BELOW… — ...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Colorado...
Rio Grande At Alamosa affecting Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet zone.
For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Alamosa...flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Alamosa.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning to Friday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM MST Sunday the stage was 2.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 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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