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Flood Warning
ActiveAlamosa, CO
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Colorado...
Rio Grande At Alamosa affecting Alamosa County.
For the Upper Rio Grande...including Alamosa...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Alamosa.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding. Minor agricultural flooding in low lying areas along the river
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM MDT Monday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM MDT Monday was 9.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4 feet by 1 pm Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.3 feet on 05/18/1944. - 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 Tuesday morning at 945 AM MDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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