MINERAL, CO; Rio Grande, CO — * WHAT...Flooding continues along the Rio Grande and downstream waterways.
* WHERE...Southeastern Mineral County and Rio Grande County...
* WHEN...Until 1215 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding will continue along and near the Rio Grande overnight, 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 already crested, flooding and high flows will continue tonight, especially around Monte Vista.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 956 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 remain steady or slowly fall overnight. - 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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