CONEJOS, CO — Flooding along the upper Conejos River continues.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected to continue.
* WHERE...Western Conejos County in south central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 345 PM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding along the upper Conejos River, for areas below Platoro and downstream through Mogote, will continue into Tuesday. Residual impacts from flooding of smaller creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations may continue. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 343 PM MST, Rain and snowmelt from the previous 24 hours is causing continued flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Western Conejos County, from Platoro downstream through Mogote. - http://www.water.noaa.gov
Flooding in Conejos, 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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