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Flood Warning
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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado...
Rio Grande At Alamosa affecting Alamosa County.
For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Alamosa...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Alamosa.
* WHEN...From late tonight to late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding. Minor agricultural flooding in low lying areas along the river
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM MDT Sunday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 9.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.3 feet on 05/18/1944. - 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 evening at 830 PM MDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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