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Flood Warning
ActiveBent, CO
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Flooding along Rule Creek and other small streams caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Bent County in southeastern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 1215 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of Rule Creek, additional small streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings may be inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 908 AM MDT, Gauge reports indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Rule Creek and Muddy Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of South Central Bent County. - 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Data from the National Weather Service
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