MONTEZUMA, CO — ...Observed flooding changed to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Colorado...
Mancos River near Mancos affecting Montezuma County.
.Moderate flooding will continue along the Mancos River as excess runoff moves downstream.
For the Mancos River...including Mancos...Moderate flooding is occurring.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring with a stage of 8.1 feet near Mancos. The river is forecast to drop into the minor flood stage by midnight and below bankfull by Tuesday evening.
* WHERE...Mancos River near Mancos and downstream.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, residential flooding in Mancos is likely.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 PM MST Monday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:00 PM MST Monday was 8.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 4.4 feet late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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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