OURAY, CO; San Juan, CO; San Miguel, CO — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Ouray County in southwestern Colorado... North Central San Juan County in southwestern Colorado... East Central San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT Tonight.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1250 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen over the last 24 hours so any heavy rainfall on already saturated areas could result in rockslides or mudslides in already steep terrain. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Telluride, Mountain Village, Ouray, Ophir, Camp Bird, Black Bear Pass and Red Mtn. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Ouray, CO; San Juan, CO; San Miguel, 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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