ALAMOSA, CO — ...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Colorado...
Rio Grande At Alamosa affecting Alamosa County.
.Minor flooding along the Rio Grande through Alamosa is expected due to upstream flooding occurring in the vicinity of Monte Vista.
For the Rio Grande...including Alamosa...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Alamosa.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding. Minor agricultural flooding in low lying areas along the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM MST Monday the stage was 2.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday afternoon to a crest of 9.6 feet late Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.water.noaa.gov
Flooding in Alamosa, 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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