ARCHULETA, CO — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado...
...This is a PARTICULARY DANGEROUS SITUATION...
For the San Juan River at Pagosa Springs affecting Archuleta County.
.Significant and historic flooding is possible along the San Juan River at Pagosa Springs. Widespread rainfall is expected to begin early Sunday morning and continue through Monday morning. Excessive runoff will also increase flooding risks. The region should prepare for a dangerous and impactful flood event.
For the San Juan River...including Pagosa Springs...major flooding is forecast. This is a particularly dangerous situation.
* WHAT...Major flooding caused by excessive rainfall is forecast along the San Juan River. This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Pagosa Springs.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Portions of San Juan Street are beginning to flood. Waters have reached the foundation of the Colorado Ranger Building.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 PM MDT Saturday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 17.0 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.8 feet on 10/05/1911. - 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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