Flash Flood Watch until 09:00PM Thursday
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 416 FIRE BURN SCAR IN NORTHWEST LA PLATA COUNTY IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 416 FIRE BURN SCAR IN NORTHWEST LA PLATA COUNTY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
* Flash Flood Watch for the 416 Fire Burn Scar in Northwest La Plata County.
* From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening, as well as Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting the potential for moderate to heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.
* Heavy rainfall over the 416 Wildfire burn scar is of particular concern. Residents near this wildfire and along the Highway 550 corridor near Hermosa should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ANIMAS RIVER BASIN ... SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS
Instructions:
Local emergency services are monitoring the situation and will issue a public statement as conditions warrant. Plan now so you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. Follow the advice of public safety officials.
Address/Location
Dolores County Emergency Alert System
8477 Rd 7.7
Dove Creek, CO 81324
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 970-677-2929
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP DOLCO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flash Flood Watch