Flood Warning issued November 2 at 3:53PM MST until November 4 at 4:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
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
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.
- This month
- 1868th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather