ALAMOSA, CO; Rio Grande, CO — * WHAT...Flooding likely along the Rio Grande between Monte Vista and Alamosa.
* WHERE...Southeastern Rio Grande County and West Central Alamosa County...
* WHEN...Until 1145 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding along the Rio Grande and low lying agricultural areas in Rio Grande and Alamosa counties is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 908 PM MDT, Emergency management reports flooding of low lying areas along and near the Rio Grande in Rio Grande county and in Alamosa county upstream of the city of Alamosa. - Please continue to heed any road closures. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Rio Grande and West Central Alamosa Counties between Monte Vista and Alamosa. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Alamosa, CO; 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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