RIO GRANDE, CO — ...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Colorado...
Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County.
For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte.
* WHEN...From this evening to Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Major Flood. Water reaches base of Twin Mountain Bridge on Hanna Lane Road west of Del Norte.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM MST Sunday the stage was 3.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 7.6 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.8 feet on 10/05/1911. - 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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