RIO GRANDE, CO — ...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Colorado...
Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County.
For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte, Alamosa...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Minor Flood. The Del Norte Riverwalk Trail floods.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM MDT Saturday the stage was 5.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.5 feet on 06/18/1995. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in 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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