BENT, CO — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Colorado...
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
For the Purgatoire River...including Las Animas...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Purgatoire River near Las Animas.
* WHEN...Until late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor Flood. Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low lying areas along the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM MST Thursday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM MST Thursday was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 9.3 feet late this morning. It will then rise to 10.3 feet late this evening. It will fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 2.9 feet Monday afternoon then rise again. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.water.noaa.gov
Flooding in Bent, 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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