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Flood Warning
ActiveRio Grande, CO
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado...
Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County.
.High flows and flooding will continue along the Rio Grande through Del Norte. The river levels will continue to fall but remain in minor flood stage this morning.
For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte,.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Minor Flood. The Del Norte Riverwalk Trail floods.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:17 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 5.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:17 AM MDT Saturday was 6.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 3.2 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.6 feet on 06/10/1980. - 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 700 PM MDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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