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Flood Warning

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Conejos, CO

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Severe
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Flooding along the Conejos River caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southwestern Saguache, Central Mineral and Western Rio Grande Counties...
* WHEN...Until 1245 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding along the Conejos River is expected to continue, and water will remain high in area creeks, streams and tributaries feeding into the Conejos River through the overnight hours. Several roads remain closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1028 PM MDT, Emergency management reported flooding in the warned area with evacuations remaining in place. - Please heed all road closures and evacuation or shelter in place orders. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cumbres Pass, Platoro, Mogote. - Highway 17 between Antonito and Cumbres Pass remains closed. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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