ALAMOSA, CO; Conejos, CO; Costilla, CO — Flooding along the Conejos River and San Antonio River continues.
* WHAT...Flooding along the Conejos River and San Antonio River, caused by recent runoff from upstream rain and snowmelt, is occurring.
* WHERE...Eastern Conejos County in south central Colorado... West Central Costilla County in south central Colorado... South Central Alamosa County in southeastern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 400 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding along the Conejos River, from Mogote downstream to Manassa, and the San Antonio River, near Ortiz downstream to Manassa, is ongoing. Additional flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is possible. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water through eastern Conejos County.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 347 PM MST, Upstream runoff from recent rain and snowmelt is causing flooding into eastern Conejos County. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Manassa, Sanford, Antonito, Romeo, Alamosa East, Conejos and Ortiz. - http://www.water.noaa.gov
Flooding in Alamosa, CO; Conejos, CO; Costilla, 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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