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...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Colorado...
Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County.
For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte.
* WHEN...From Friday morning to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Minor Flood. Considerable agricultural flooding occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 PM MDT Thursday the stage was 4.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 6.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.9 feet on 06/09/1985. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 700 AM MDT.
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