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Flood Warning
ActiveAlamosa, CO; Conejos, CO; Costilla, CO
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
Flooding along the Conejos River and San Antonio River continues.
* WHAT...Flooding along the Conejos River and San Antonio River, caused by recent runoff from upstream rain and snowmelt, is occurring.
* WHERE...Eastern Conejos County in south central Colorado... West Central Costilla County in south central Colorado... South Central Alamosa County in southeastern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 400 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding along the Conejos River, from Mogote downstream to Manassa, and the San Antonio River, near Ortiz downstream to Manassa, is ongoing. Additional flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is possible. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water through eastern Conejos County.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 347 PM MST, Upstream runoff from recent rain and snowmelt is causing flooding into eastern Conejos County. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Manassa, Sanford, Antonito, Romeo, Alamosa East, Conejos and Ortiz. - http://www.water.noaa.gov
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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