CONEJOS, CO — * WHAT...Flooding along the Conejos River will continue in and around the communities of Conejos and Antonito due to excessive rainfall over the previous couple days.
* WHERE...Southeastern Conejos County in south central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 1215 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Conejos River, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations will continue overnight as high water continues to flow downstream. Mandatory evacuations continue along portions of the Conejos River near Antonito. The Conejos River will continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1007 PM MDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the Antonito area. Flooding is already occurring. - Stream gauges on the Conejos River and San Antonio River near Manassa continue to show rising water. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Manassa, Sanford, Antonito, Romeo, Conejos, Bountiful and Ortiz. - Highway 17 between Antonito and Cumbres Pass remains closed due to flooding and debris. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Conejos, 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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