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Flood Warning
ActiveAlamosa, CO
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado...
Rio Grande At Alamosa affecting Alamosa County.
For the Upper Rio Grande...including Alamosa...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Alamosa.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding. Minor agricultural flooding in low lying areas along the river
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 AM MDT Monday the stage was 9.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 AM MDT Monday was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.0 feet on 05/23/1948. - 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 300 PM MDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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