BENT, CO — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado...
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
For the Purgatoire River...including Las Animas...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...High flow is traveling down the Upper Purgatoire from recent rains, and may lead to flooding near Las Animas.
* WHERE...Purgatoire River near Las Animas.
* WHEN...Until late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor Flood. Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low lying areas along the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM MDT Tuesday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM MDT Tuesday was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.8 feet on 06/06/1949. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Bent, 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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