Alamosa, CO Weather Alerts

Alamosa County10:52 AM MDT37.47°N, 105.87°WElevation 7,543 ft

Flood Warning

Severe · Expected

Until 9:00 AM Tue·Issued 9:00 AM Sun Oct 25·NWS Pueblo CO

Flood Warning issued October 25 at 9:00AM MDT until October 27 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall which occurred over the last couple of days is expected or ongoing.

Where: Northeastern Conejos County in south central Colorado... Southwestern Alamosa County in southeastern Colorado...

When: Until 900 AM MDT Tuesday.

Impacts: Flooding will occur in low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

Additional details: - At 852 AM MDT, flooding was occurring along the Rio Grande River in low lying and agricultural areas. This high water is due to all of the heavy rain which occurred over the last couple of days. - Some locations that will experience flooding include low lying areas in parts of Alamosa and parts of Conejos counties. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Areas: Alamosa, CO; Conejos, CO

Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

From 12:00 AM Mon until 3:00 AM Tue·Issued 8:22 AM Sun Oct 25·NWS Pueblo CO

Flood Warning issued October 25 at 8:22AM MDT until October 27 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Details

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

Rio Grande At Alamosa affecting Alamosa County.

For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Alamosa...Minor flooding is forecast.

What: Minor flooding is forecast.

Where: Rio Grande at Alamosa.

When: From late tonight to late Monday night.

Impacts: At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding. Minor agricultural flooding in low lying areas along the river

Additional details: - At 7:30 AM MDT Sunday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 9.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.3 feet on 05/18/1944. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 830 PM MDT.

Areas: Alamosa, CO

Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 9:45 PM Sun·Issued 5:29 PM Sat Oct 24·NWS Pueblo CO

Flood Warning issued October 24 at 5:29PM MDT until October 25 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Details

What: Flooding likely along the Rio Grande between Monte Vista and Alamosa.

Where: Southeastern Rio Grande County and West Central Alamosa County...

When: Until 945 PM MDT Sunday.

Impacts: Flooding along the Rio Grande and low lying agricultural areas in Rio Grande and Alamosa counties is occurring.

Additional details: - At 525 PM MDT, Emergency management reports flooding of low lying areas along and near the Rio Grande in Rio Grande county and in Alamosa county upstream of the city of Alamosa. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Rio Grande and West Central Alamosa Counties between Monte Vista and Alamosa. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Heed all road closures and directives from law enforcement and local emergency management.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Areas: Alamosa, CO; Rio Grande, CO

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