Flood Warning for Archuleta, CO
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- Archuleta
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Several structures are flooded, and numerous roads remain closed due to flooding impacts County wide. Streams will likely continue to rise due to excess...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 545 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Several structures are flooded, and numerous roads remain closed due to flooding impacts County wide. Streams will likely continue to rise due to excess runoff and additional rainfall expected overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 528 PM MDT, Public and local law enforcement reported numerous impacts of flooding occurring across Archuleta County. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area this evening and overnight. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pagosa Springs, Lonetree, Chimney Rock, Juanita, Gato, Pagosa Junction, Chromo and Arboles. The San Juan River continues to rise, and is expected to exceed Major Flood Stage late this evening and overnight. This flood warning extends to tributaries, streams, creeks and low-land areas beyond the San Juan River. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued October 22 at 5:44PM MDT until October 23 at 5:45AM 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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