CONEJOS, CO; Rio Grande, CO — * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Western Conejos County in south central Colorado... Southwestern Rio Grande County in south central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 830 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 527 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... creeks, streams and tributaries flowing into Conejos River, La Jara Creek, Alamosa Creek. Main stream rivers will run high. - Saturated ground will lead to quick runoff from any additional rainfall overnight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Conejos, 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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