Flood Warning issued November 1 at 9:44AM MST until November 2 at 7:00PM 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 700 PM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.* Additional Details...
- At 944 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...
Arroyo Escondido, Montezuma Creek, Navajo River, Cat Creek, San
Juan River and Blanco, Rio.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Gato, Juanita and Pagosa Junction.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodTurn 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
- 1st Space security alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather