Flash Flood Watch until 12:00AM Thursday
The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for
* Several burn scars across western Colorado. The burn scars include: the 416, Burro, West Guard, Bull Draw, Lake Christine, Cache Creek, Red Canyon, Cabin Lake, Indian Valley, and Divide Fires.
* Through this evening
* Thunderstorms with rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour are possible over several burn scars across western Colorado. These rainfall rates may lead to flash flooding, mud slides, and debris flows.
* Residents near any burn scars should prepare for potential flooding impacts over the next 24 hours. Be sure to stay up to date with the latest information from local authorities.
* AFFECTED AREAS: GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS ... UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU/DALLAS DIVIDE ... FLATTOPS ... ANIMAS RIVER BASIN ... CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN ... ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS ... GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS ... LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN ... SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS ... CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN ... FOUR CORNERS/UPPER DOLORES RIVER
Instructions:
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flash Flood Watch