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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
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado...
Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County.
For the Rio Grande...including Del Norte...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Major Flood. Water reaches base of Twin Mountain Bridge on Hanna Lane Road west of Del Norte. At 6.5 feet, water begins flowing over Hanna Lane Road west of Del Norte. Homes near First Street and the Oak Street Bridge on Colorado Highway 112 are threatened by high water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM MST Sunday the stage was 4.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 7.5 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - http://water.noaa.gov/gauges/DNRC2#hg=official
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.
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.
Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 715 AM MST.
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