RIO GRANDE, CO — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Colorado...
Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County.
For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Moderate Flood. Water flows into farm properties and homes west of Del Norte. Serious lowland and meadow flooding occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:01 AM MST Monday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:01 AM MST Monday was 6.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.0 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.8 feet on 10/05/1911. - 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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