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...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Colorado...
Rio Grande At Alamosa affecting Alamosa County.
For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte, Alamosa...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Alamosa.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding. Minor agricultural flooding in low lying areas along the river
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM MDT Saturday the stage was 5.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to 9.4 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall to flood stage early Tuesday morning. It will rise to 9.1 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 815 AM MDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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