Flood Warning issued November 1 at 4:08PM MST until November 2 at 4:15PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
Significant and historic flooding is occurring across southwest
Colorado and southeast Utah. Widespread rainfall will continue
through Monday. Excessive runoff will also increase flooding risks.
Many local roads have become flooded and impassable. Some roads have
washed out, or collapsed completely. If you live in the warned area,
it is recommended to not travel this evening or overnight. This is a
Particularly Dangerous Situation.
* WHAT...Major flooding caused by excessive rainfall will continue.
This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation.
* WHERE...Western Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado...
Western Dolores County in southwestern Colorado...
Southeastern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado...
Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado...
West Central San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado...
Southern San Juan County in southeastern Utah...
* WHEN...Until 415 PM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain
closed due to flooding.
* Additional Details...
- At 359 PM MST, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the
warned area. Flooding is already occurring. Between 1.5 and 3
inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Durango, Blanding, Mexican Hat, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, Dolores,
Dove Creek, Ignacio, Aneth, Montezuma Creek, White Mesa, Bluff,
Tselakai Dezza, Halchita, Goulding, Hovenweep National Monument,
Towaoc, Arriola, Yellow Jacket and Lewis.
- 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.
- This month
- 1655th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather