Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued October 23 at 6:59PM MDT until October 24 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...

Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County.

For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte,.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte.

* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Moderate Flood. Water flows over low spots
in Hanna Lane Road west of Del Norte. Water threatens homes and RV
park near Del Norte Park in Del Norte. Homes near First Street and
the Oak Street Bridge on Colorado Highway 112 are threatened by
high water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:46 PM MDT Friday the stage was 6.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:46 PM MDT Friday was 6.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 3.0 feet early Wednesday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.4
feet on 06/29/1927.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
2378th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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