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Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft; Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft; Southern San Luis Valley

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Severity Severe
Urgency Future
Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible, especially over the western half of San Luis Valley.
* WHERE...The western half of the San Luis Valley, including Del Norte, Antonito and Mogote.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone location.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Runoff from heavy rain and melting snow over the San Juan Mountains may cause flooding in the San Luis Valley, especially Monday and Tuesday as high flows move out of the mountains and through the Rio Grande and Conejos River. - The greatest risk of flooding will be along the Conejos River and the Rio Grande, including Del Norte and Mogote. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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