ALAMOSA, CO; Conejos, CO; Costilla, CO; Rio Gra… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Conejos County in south central Colorado... West Central Costilla County in south central Colorado... Southeastern Rio Grande County in south central Colorado... Southwestern Alamosa County in southeastern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 1145 AM MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Widespread inundation of agriculture fields, wetlands, and other low-lying areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1155 PM MDT, Gauge reports continue to indicate high stream flows. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Alamosa, San Luis Valley Airport, Sanford, La Jara and Alamosa East. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Alamosa, CO; Conejos, CO; Costilla, 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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