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Flood Warning
ActiveAlamosa, CO; Rio Grande, CO
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Rio Grande County in south central Colorado... West Central Alamosa County in southeastern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 1245 AM MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1141 PM MDT, Gauge reports indicated high stream flows. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. - Widespread inundation of agriculture fields, wetlands, and other low-lying areas. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Rio Grande and West Central Alamosa Counties. - 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.
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