ARCHULETA, CO — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 715 PM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 959 AM MST, satellite estimates and rain gauge data indicate heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Stove Creek, Navajo River and Little Navajo River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chromo. - At 9:00 AM MST Sunday the stage was 1.2 feet.
Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 8.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.1.
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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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