Flood Warning for Archuleta, CO
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What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Where: South Central Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... When:...
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. 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.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 715 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 959 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... Stove Creek, Navajo River and Little Navajo River. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chromo. At 9:00 AM MST Sunday the stage was 1.2 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 8.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.1. Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued November 1 at 10:09AM MST until November 2 at 7:15PM MST 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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