Flood Warning issued November 1 at 10:09AM MST until November 2 at 7:15PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Command
- SPACECOM
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Space security
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
NWS / NOAA weather:
"* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 715 PM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams
continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.* Additional Details...
- At 959 AM MST, satellite estimates and rain gauge data indicate
heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Stove Creek, Navajo River and Little Navajo River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chromo.
- At 9:00 AM MST Sunday the stage was 1.2 feet.Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 8.0 feet this evening. It will then fall
below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.1.
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.Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely."
- This month
- 2nd Space security alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather