ARCHULETA, CO — ...The National Weather Service in Grand Junction CO has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Colorado...
San Juan River at Pagosa Springs affecting Archuleta County.
For the San Juan River...including Pagosa Springs...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Pagosa Springs.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.7 feet, Flooding of some residences near the river around Pagosa Springs is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this afternoon to 13.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon to 8.3 feet Saturday afternoon. It will rise to 8.4 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Archuleta, 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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