Costilla County, CO
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In effect from Monday 11/02 3:53 PM MST – Wednesday 11/04 4:00 PM MST
Issued by NWS Pueblo CO
Flooding along the Conejos River and San Antonio River continues.
What
Flooding along the Conejos River and San Antonio River, caused by recent runoff from upstream rain and snowmelt, is occurring.
Where
Eastern Conejos County in south central Colorado... West Central Costilla County in south central Colorado... South Central Alamosa County in southeastern Colorado...
When
Until 400 PM MST Wednesday.
Impacts
Flooding along the Conejos River, from Mogote downstream to Manassa, and the San Antonio River, near Ortiz downstream to Manassa, is ongoing. Additional flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is possible. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water through eastern Conejos County.
Additional Details
- At 347 PM MST, Upstream runoff from recent rain and snowmelt is causing flooding into eastern Conejos County. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Manassa, Sanford, Antonito, Romeo, Alamosa East, Conejos and Ortiz. - http://www.water.noaa.gov
What 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.
Areas Impacted
- Alamosa, CO
- Conejos, CO
- Costilla, CO
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Flooding Continues
Created by the NWS Pueblo WFO
Most of the flooding from around the San Luis Valley has diminished, but the flood the flood waves is moving down the Rio Grande towards Alamosa, in which minor flooding is expected around 11am tomorrow.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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