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Flood Warning

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Archuleta, CO

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Severe
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 345 PM MDT.
* 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. Additional thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon increase the threat for flash flooding impacts on top of flooded rivers, creeks and streams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 142 PM MDT, Gauge reports indicated high accumulations of rainfall since Thursday. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area from afternoon thunderstorms. Periods of heavy rainfall are possible which increases the threat of flooding across Archuleta County where rivers are already full and exceeding their banks. Saturated soils will allow for efficient runoff and pose the threat for localized flash flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pagosa Springs, Lonetree, Chimney Rock, Juanita, Gato, Pagosa Junction, Chromo and Arboles. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

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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