Flash Flood Warning for Montezuma, CO
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- Montezuma
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What is happening
At 513 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Received reports of flooding across the county roads north of Cortez. Over an inch of rain fell across the area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding....
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become life threatening in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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Bulletin details
At 513 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Received reports of flooding across the county roads north of Cortez. Over an inch of rain fell across the area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Cortez.
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Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 5:13PM MDT until July 21 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Official revision - Alert
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 3:58PM MDT until July 21 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Grand Junction CO. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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