ARCHULETA, CO — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Colorado...
San Juan River at Pagosa Springs affecting Archuleta County.
* WHAT...The San Juan River is still running high but expected to remain above bankfull through midnight tonight. Additional rainfall could cause the river to rise, but it is expected to continue decreasing through Sunday.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Pagosa Springs.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.3 feet, Water is flowing over the yards of homes in the San Juan River Village northeast of Pagosa Springs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM MDT Saturday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is currently below minor flood stage but is expected to remain above bankfull through midnight tonight. It is expected to continue falling to 9.0 feet Sunday morning and 7.3 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Archuleta, 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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