CONEJOS, CO — * WHAT...Flooding along the Conejos River and other area streams caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Western Conejos County in south central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 845 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding along the Conejos River, area streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is expected to continue. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Flooded waterways will continue to run high into the late evening hours.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 633 PM MDT, emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area though amounts will be spotty in coverage. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cumbres Pass and Platoro. - Highway 17 between Antonito and Cumbres Pass remains closed. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Conejos, 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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