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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 4 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible although the risk will decrease into the evening as stronger showers and thunderstorms diminish.
* WHERE...The eastern San Juan Mountains and Upper Rio Grande Valley.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may exacerbate flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Waves of showers and isolated embedded thunderstorms will continue into the evening. Although rainfall will be more limited in coverage, localized amounts of up to 0.5 inches could cause additional minor rises in the smaller creeks and tributaries. - The eastern San Juan Mountains and Upper Rio Grande Valley with the greatest risk across Conejos County. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible new 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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