Flood Advisory for Mesa, CO
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- Mesa
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What is happening
What: Slot canyon flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Where: West Central Mesa County in west central Colorado... When: Until 930 PM MDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. Hikers should avoid streams or creeks. Immediately climb to higher ground. Runoff concentrated through narrow canyon walls can quickly become dangerous, life threatening conditions.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Slot canyon flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Mesa County in west central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 930 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 626 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Grand Junction and Orchard Mesa. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued August 30 at 6:27PM MDT until August 30 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
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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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