RIO GRANDE, CO — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Colorado...
Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County.
.Heavy rainfall across the eastern San Juan mountains and the upper Rio Grande will cause high flows with minor flooding expected at Del Norte late tonight.
For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Minor Flood. Considerable agricultural flooding occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM MDT Thursday the stage was 4.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 6.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.9 feet on 06/09/1985. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Rio Grande, 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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