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Flood Warning
ActiveArchuleta, CO
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall will continue along the reaches of the San Juan River above Navajo Reservoir to near the confluence with the Rio Blanco River.
* WHERE...South Central Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 230 PM MST Tuesday.
* 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 620 PM MST, The river gauge on the San Juan at Pagosa Springs is reporting moderate to minor flooding continuing overnight with this water working downstream to the reservoir. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gato, Juanita and Pagosa Junction. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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