Flood Warning for Alamosa, CO; Rio Grande, CO
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- Alamosa, Rio Grande
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What is happening
What: Flooding along the Rio Grande near Monte Vista is forecasted to begin by late morning on Monday. Impacts: The Rio Grande continues to rise due to upstream flooding through Del Norte and South Fork. Extensive inundation of low-lying areas adjacent to the river is expected. Inundation of low spots along Highway...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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.
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Upstream flooding along the Rio Grande continues downstream near Monte Vista in Rio Grande County. * WHAT...Flooding along the Rio Grande near Monte Vista is forecasted to begin by late morning on Monday. * WHERE...East Central Rio Grande County in south central Colorado... West Central Alamosa County in southeastern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 730 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...The Rio Grande continues to rise due to upstream flooding through Del Norte and South Fork. Extensive inundation of low-lying areas adjacent to the river is expected. Inundation of low spots along Highway 185, some homes, and other structures may be possible for areas south of the river. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 717 PM MST, Upstream stream gauges on the Rio Grande and South Fork Rio Grande indicate that flooding is occurring. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Monte Vista. http://water.noaa.gov
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Flood Warning issued November 1 at 7:26PM MST until November 2 at 7:30PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Pueblo CO. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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