Flood Watch for Northwestern San Juan Mountains; Southwest San Juan Mountains
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What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, as well as debris flows through recent burn scars. The debris flows can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose...
What the bulletin says to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of the Southwest San Juan Mountains, recent burn scars and steep mountain corridors. This includes the Gold Mountain, Ferris, and Elk burn scars, as well as, Highways 550 and 145. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, as well as debris flows through recent burn scars. The debris flows can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms and/or training storms is possible this afternoon and into late evening hours. If you live, commute or recreate near or below recent burn scars and other flood-prone terrain, keep an eye on the current conditions overhead and upstream of your location. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Watch issued August 12 at 11:46AM MDT until August 13 at 12:00AM 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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