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Flood Watch

Active

Northwestern San Juan Mountains; Southwest San Juan Mountains

Status In Progress Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Severe
Urgency Future
Certainty Possible

Details

* 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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