CONEJOS, CO — * WHAT...Flooding along the Conejos River caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southwestern Saguache, Central Mineral and Western Rio Grande Counties...
* WHEN...Until 1245 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding along the Conejos River is expected to continue, and water will remain high in area creeks, streams and tributaries feeding into the Conejos River through the overnight hours. Several roads remain closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1028 PM MDT, Emergency management reported flooding in the warned area with evacuations remaining in place. - Please heed all road closures and evacuation or shelter in place orders. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cumbres Pass, Platoro, Mogote. - Highway 17 between Antonito and Cumbres Pass remains closed. - 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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