MINERAL, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Saguache, CO — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues along the Rio Grande River and waterways downstream.
* WHERE...Southwestern Saguache, Central Mineral and Western Rio Grande Counties...
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding will continue along the Rio Grande, especially from South Fork to Del Norte. Several roads remain closed due to flooding...including highway 160 and CO 112 near Del Norte. Bridges and roads over or near the waterways may be flooded or compromised by earlier flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 848 PM MDT, Water levels along the Rio Grande will remain high, especially in the stretch from above South Fork through Del Norte until the flow recede Saturday morning. - The South Fork Rio Grande and other area streams are past their crests and are continuing to fall. The South Fork Rio Grande is expected to fall back below Flood Stage late tonight. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... The Rio Grande River including the South Fork area and along highway 160 to Wolf Creek Pass. - Highway 160, between Wolf Creek Pass and South Fork, continues to be closed. Continue to heed all road closures. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Mineral, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Saguache, 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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