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Flood Warning
ActiveRio Grande, CO
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Major Flood. Water reaches base of Twin Mountain Bridge on Hanna Lane Road west of Del Norte. At 6.5 feet, water begins flowing over Hanna Lane Road west of Del Norte. Homes near First Street and the Oak Street Bridge on Colorado Highway 112 are threatened by high water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM MST Monday the stage was 5.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM MST Monday was 6.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 3.4 feet Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - 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 water.noaa.gov
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 715 AM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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