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Flood Warning
ActiveMineral, CO; Rio Grande, CO
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Flooding along the South Fork Rio Grande and mainstem Rio Grande through South Fork caused by rain and snowmelt is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Mineral County in south central Colorado... West Central Rio Grande County in south central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 430 PM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding along the South Fork Rio Grande and mainstem Rio Grande through South Fork is expected. Additional flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from rainfall and upstream snowmelt.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 433 PM MST, Rain and snowmelt is occurring, and will cause flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen on top of melting snow. Stream gauge data indicates that the South Fork Rio Grande at South Fork will be reaching flood stage soon. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... South Fork and areas along Highway 160 up to Wolf Creek Pass. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
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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