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Dolores County Emergency Alert System
Saturday July 14th, 2018 :: 04:36 a.m. MDT

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Flash Flood Watch until 12:00AM Sunday

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* the 416 Fire Burn Scar in Northwest La Plata County.

* From noon MDT today through midnight tonight

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting the possibility of heavy rainfall over the 416 Fire burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

* The potential for heavy rainfall over the 416 Wildfire burn scar is of particular concern due to the threat of debris flows and flash flooding. Residents near this wildfire burn scar 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

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Watch

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