RIO GRANDE, CO — ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Colorado...
Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County.
.Heavy rainfall across the eastern San Juan mountains and the upper Rio Grande will cause high flows with moderate flooding expected at Del Norte late this morning. The flood crest is expected to reach 6.60 feet, which is just below a previous record flood crest of 6.80 feet.
For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Moderate Flood. Water flows over low spots in Hanna Lane Road west of Del Norte. Water threatens homes and RV park near Del Norte Park in Del Norte. Homes near First Street and the Oak Street Bridge on Colorado Highway 112 are threatened by high water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:31 AM MDT Friday the stage was 6.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:31 AM MDT Friday was 6.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.4 feet on 06/29/1927. - 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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