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Flood Watch
ActiveUpper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Ft; Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet, Upper Rio Grande Valley and Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet.
* WHEN...Through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone location. Rockslides will be possible in the mountainous areas. Highway 160 and Highway 17 will likely be significantly impacted by this storm.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall is expected to fall through Monday across the area, leading to elevated concerns for flooding in areas that have recently received excessive moisture, or have recently experienced flooding. - The greatest risk of flooding will be along the Conejos River and the South Fork of the Rio Grande, including South Fork and Mogote. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Data from the National Weather Service
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