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Flood Warning
CancelledOtero, CO
Status
Cancelled
Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
expired
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Flooding along Timpas Creek and other small streams caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Otero County in southeastern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until noon MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of Timpas Creek, small 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 may be inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 904 AM MDT, Gauge reports indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Timpas Creek - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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