Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued October 23 at 1:48PM MDT until October 23 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
continues.

* WHERE...Southeastern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado...

* WHEN...Until 400 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is ongoing. Numerous roads remain closed
due to flooding impacts with road and culvert washouts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 148 PM MDT, Flooding impacts are ongoing. Minor rainfall
amounts are expected this afternoon.
- This includes but is not limited to the following streams
anddrainages...
Florida River, Spring Creek, Ute Creek, Salt Creek and Dry Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bayfield, Ignacio, Oxford, Tiffany and Allison.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
2391st Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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