Flood Warning issued October 31 at 5:44PM MDT until November 2 at 9:10PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
...This is a Particulary dangerous situation...
For the San Juan River at Pagosa Springs affecting Archuleta County.
.Significant and historic flooding is possible along the San Juan
River at Pagosa Springs. Widespread rainfall is expected to begin
early Sunday morning and continue through Monday morning. Excessive
runoff will also increase flooding risks. The region should prepare
for a dangerous and impactful flood event.
For the San Juan River...including Pagosa Springs...major flooding is
forecast. This is a particularly dangerous situation.
* WHAT...Major flooding caused by excessive rainfall is forecast
along the San Juan River. This is a Particularly Dangerous
Situation.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Pagosa Springs.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Portions of San Juan Street are beginning
to flood. Waters have reached the foundation of the Colorado
Ranger Building.
* Additional Details...
- At 5:00 PM MDT Saturday the stage was 6.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 17.0 feet early Monday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.8
feet on 10/05/1911.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Heed any evacuation orders from local authorities.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/gjt.
The next statement will be issued Monday evening at 915 PM MST.
- This month
- 1596th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather