UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU/DALLAS DIVIDE; NORTHWESTERN… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Colorado, including the following areas, in southwest Colorado, Northwest San Juan Mountains and Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River. In west central Colorado, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide.
* WHEN...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recent burn scars and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Flooding is likely with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through Thursday night. The potential for flooding impacts continues into Friday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide; Northwestern San Juan Mountains; Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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