Flood Warning for Archuleta, CO; Dolores, CO; La Plata, CO +3 more
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What: Major flooding caused by excessive rainfall will continue. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Where: Western Archuleta County in southwestern...
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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.
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Significant and historic flooding is occurring across southwest Colorado and southeast Utah. Widespread rainfall will continue through Monday. Excessive runoff will also increase flooding risks. Many local roads have become flooded and impassable. Some roads have washed out, or collapsed completely. If you live in the warned area, it is recommended to not travel this evening or overnight. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. * WHAT...Major flooding caused by excessive rainfall will continue. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. * WHERE...Western Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Western Dolores County in southwestern Colorado... Southeastern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado... West Central San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado... Southern San Juan County in southeastern Utah... * WHEN...Until 415 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 359 PM MST, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Durango, Blanding, Mexican Hat, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, Dolores, Dove Creek, Ignacio, Aneth, Montezuma Creek, White Mesa, Bluff, Tselakai Dezza, Halchita, Goulding, Hovenweep National Monument, Towaoc, Arriola, Yellow Jacket and Lewis. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued November 1 at 4:08PM MST until November 2 at 4:15PM 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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