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Flood Warning
ActiveRio Grande, CO
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Colorado...
Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County.
For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte, Alamosa...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Minor Flood. The Del Norte Riverwalk Trail floods.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM MDT Saturday the stage was 5.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.5 feet on 06/18/1995. - 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 late tonight at 200 AM MDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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