Flood Warning for Conejos, CO
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- Conejos
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected to continue. Impacts: Flooding along the upper Conejos River, for areas below Platoro and downstream through Mogote, will continue into Tuesday. Residual impacts from flooding of smaller creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations may...
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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
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Bulletin details
Flooding along the upper Conejos River continues. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected to continue. * WHERE...Western Conejos County in south central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 345 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding along the upper Conejos River, for areas below Platoro and downstream through Mogote, will continue into Tuesday. Residual impacts from flooding of smaller creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations may continue. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 343 PM MST, Rain and snowmelt from the previous 24 hours is causing continued flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Western Conejos County, from Platoro downstream through Mogote. http://www.water.noaa.gov
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Flood Warning issued November 2 at 3:47PM MST until November 3 at 3:45PM 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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