RIO GRANDE, CO — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado...
Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County.
For the Rio Grande...including Del Norte...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Major Flood. Water reaches base of Twin Mountain Bridge on Hanna Lane Road west of Del Norte. At 6.5 feet, water begins flowing over Hanna Lane Road west of Del Norte. Homes near First Street and the Oak Street Bridge on Colorado Highway 112 are threatened by high water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM MST Sunday the stage was 4.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 7.5 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - http://water.noaa.gov/gauges/DNRC2#hg=official
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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