MINERAL, CO; Rio Grande, CO — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues along the Rio Grande and downstream waterways.
* WHERE...Southeastern Mineral County and Rio Grande County...
* WHEN...Until 415 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding will continue along and near the Rio Grande this afternoon, especially from near Del Norte to below Monte Vista. Several roads remain closed and housing areas evacuated due to high water. While many rivers and streams have crested this morning, flooding and high flows will continue into the afternoon, especially around Monte Vista.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 143 PM MDT, Water levels along the Rio Grande remain high, especially in the stretch from Del Norte to below Monte Vista, although the river has crested and levels are forecast to slowly fall through the day. - Highway 285 between Monte Vista and Center remains closed, and Highway 112 between Del Norte and Center is closed as well. Please continue to heed any road closures. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... The Rio Grande from Del Norte to Monte Vista. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Mineral, 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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