MONTEZUMA, CO — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1201 AM MDT, Doppler radar and gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... East Mancos River, West Mancos River, Middle Mancos River, Ute Canyon, West Fork Mud Creek, Lewis Creek, Lost Canyon Creek, East Canyon, and Mancos River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mancos and Mesa Verde Natl Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Montezuma, 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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