MONTEZUMA, CO — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Colorado...
Mancos River near Mancos affecting Montezuma County.
For the Mancos River...including Mancos...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to drop below bankfull this afternoon.
* WHERE...Mancos River near Mancos and downstream.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Minor flooding can be expected around Mancos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM MST Wednesday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 AM MST Wednesday was 7.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue falling to 4.4 feet late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Montezuma, 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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