CONEJOS, CO — * WHAT...Flooding along the Conejos River and its tributaries is ongoing in and around the communities of Conejos and Antonito due to excessive rainfall over the previous couple days.
* WHERE...Southeastern Conejos County in south central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 615 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Conejos River, area 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 340 PM MDT, Emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Stream gauges on the Conejos River and other tributaries, including the San Antonio River, will remain high or continue to rise. - Stream gauge reports indicate that the Conejos River will be around it's maximum level at Mogote. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Manassa, Sanford, Antonito, Romeo, Conejos, Bountiful and Ortiz. - Highway 17 between Antonito and Cumbres Pass remains closed due to reported water and debris over the roadway. - 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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