ALAMOSA, CO — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Colorado...
Rio Grande At Alamosa affecting Alamosa County.
For the Upper Rio Grande...including Alamosa...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Alamosa.
* WHEN...From this evening to Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding. Minor agricultural flooding in low lying areas along the river
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 9.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet on 06/05/1948. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Alamosa, 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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