CONEJOS, CO — * WHAT...Flooding along the Conejos River and other streams caused by localized rainfall, in addition to excessive rainfall and snow melt from higher elevations upstream, is expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Conejos County in south central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 415 PM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 414 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 0.3 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Manassa, Sanford, La Jara, Antonito, Romeo, Capulin, Conejos, Bountiful and Ortiz. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Conejos, 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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