Flash-Flood Threat Continues in the Southwest, but Outlook Is Improving
Authorities say rivers and streams could rise again as residents face evacuations, bridge closures and cleanup support after catastrophic flooding.
- Authorities in southwest Colorado warn residents that streams and rivers are expected to rise again as another round of rain moves into the area on Sunday.
- Due to ground saturation from consecutive days of heavy rain, the flash flooding threshold remains low; the Florida River and Pine River are expected to rise as water is released by Lemon and Vallecito Reservoirs.
- Crisis Cleanup offers a hotline at 283-7325 for property cleanup assistance, while Colorado Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster coordinates relief and residents can call 211 to register for Airbnb stays.
- On Saturday, parts of Manassa and Guadalupe were evacuated due to flooding, while the San Juan River Bridge remains closed and the Animas River is closed due to hazardous conditions.
- Separately, persistent onshore winds are producing coastal flooding from Florida to the Carolinas through Tuesday, with rough surf and waves up to 12 feet possible amid the year's highest high tides.
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More rain expected in southwest Colorado as residents continue to deal with flooding
Authorities in southwest Colorado are warning residents that streams and rivers are expected to rise again as another round of rain moves into the area on Sunday. This comes as many residents are already dealing with the effects of this week's catastrophic flooding.
Rain and floods and tornadoes, oh my! Another burst of tropical moisture slams the Southwest, and this one’s a real doozy — Jonathan P. Thompson (LandDesk.org)
From Jonathan’s BlueSky feed this morning: Click the link to read the article on The Land Desk website (Jonathan P. Thompson): RERUN: Four Corners floods: past, present, and … future? Is this the year for a 1911 repeat? — Jonathan P. Thompson Now for a look at some streamflows. While it’s been a bit too … Continue reading Rain and floods and tornadoes, oh my! Another burst of tropical moisture slams the Southwest, and this one’s a real doozy — J…
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