UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY/EASTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTA… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected to occur.
* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet, Upper Rio Grande Valley and Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone location. .
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall Sunday has caused rivers to flood across the region. High water is expected to occur through the next couple of days. - The greatest risk of flooding will be along the Conejos River and the South Fork of the Rio Grande, including South Fork and Mogote. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood http://cotrip.org
Flooding in Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Ft; Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft 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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