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Flooding and mandatory evacuations along the Conejos River in Colorado

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

Flooding is occurring along the Conejos River and nearby waterways in southeastern Conejos County, Colorado, with mandatory evacuations continuing near Antonito. Highway 17 between Antonito and Cumbres Pass is closed due to water and debris.

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  • Affected location: Conejos County, Colorado
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Why it matters

Flooding is already occurring, and evacuations and a highway closure are in effect.

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Generated scores

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
9/10

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