Active AlertsConejos

What: Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Western Conejos County in south central Colorado Southwestern Rio Grande County in south central Colorado
When: Until 1000 PM MDT.
Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Additional Details: - At 725 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Conejos River, La Jara Creek, Alamosa Creek and their tributaries. - Saturated ground will lead to continuous runoff from additional rainfall overnight. Climb to higher ground if flood waters threaten. - 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.