MINERAL, CO; Rio Grande, CO — * WHAT...Residual flooding along the South Fork Rio Grande and mainstem Rio Grande through South Fork caused by rain and snowmelt continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Mineral County in south central Colorado... West Central Rio Grande County in south central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 630 PM MST.
* IMPACTS...Residual impacts from flooding along the South Fork Rio Grande and mainstem Rio Grande through South Fork continues. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue fall but remain elevated through the evening hours.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 331 PM MST, Stream gauge data indicate that the South Fork Rio Grande at South Fork has fallen just below flood stage. River levels will remain elevated through the evening hours on Monday. - Some locations that will experience residual floodinginclude... South Fork and areas along Highway 160 up to Wolf Creek Pass. - http://water.noaa.gov
Flooding in Mineral, CO; Rio Grande, 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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