SAN MIGUEL, CO — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northeastern San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 1145 AM MDT.
* 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. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 922 AM MDT, Gauge reports indicated high accumulations of rainfall since Thursday. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Deep Creek, Big Bear Creek, Leopard Creek, Specie Creek, Alder Creek, Mc Kenzie Creek, San Miguel River, Cornet Creek, Fall Creek, Beaver Creek, South Fork San Miguel River and Saltado Creek. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mountain Village, Sawpit, Fall Creek and Placerville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in San Miguel, 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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