BENT, CO — ...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Warning 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...From late tonight to late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor Flood. Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low lying areas along the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:15 PM MDT Monday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 10.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.5 feet on 08/19/2004. - 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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