Alertes en vigueurConejos

What: Flooding along the Conejos River and other area streams caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Western Conejos County in south central Colorado
When: Until 645 PM MDT.
Impacts: Flooding along the Conejos River, area streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is expected to continue. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
Additional Details: - At 430 PM MDT, emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. - Stream gauge reports indicate that the Conejos River will be around it's maximum level at Mogote. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Cumbres Pass, Platoro, Mogote. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.