MINERAL, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Saguache, CO — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southwestern Saguache County in central Colorado... Mineral County in south central Colorado... Rio Grande County in south central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 300 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Several structures are flooded and evacuations have occurred from Wolf Creek Ranch to Fun Valley. Some roads remain closed due to flooding including highway 160 and FR380. The Park Creek bridge has been washed away with considerable debris in the water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1245 PM MDT, Stream gauges indicate flooding continues for the South Fork Rio Grande, Rio Grande between South Fork and Del Norte, and other area streams. - The South Fork Rio Grande and other area streams are past their crests and are continuing to fall. The South Fork Rio Grande is expected to fall back below Flood Stage late Friday night. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Del Norte, South Fork, Wagon Wheel Gap and Creede. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Mineral, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Saguache, 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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