What is happening
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Colorado... Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County. For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Moderate Flood. Water flows into farm properties and homes west of Del Norte. Serious lowland and meadow flooding occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:01 AM MST Monday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:01 AM MST Monday was 6.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.0 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.8 feet on 10/05/1911. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Official instructions
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 730 PM MST.
