Crystola Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Flood Warning issued October 24 at 12:12AM MDT until October 24 at 1:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Conejos County in south central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 115 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1210 AM MDT, Gauge reports indicated increased water flows from heavy rain over the San Juan Mountains. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Manassa, Sanford, Antonito, Romeo, Conejos, Ortiz, Bountiful and Cumbres Pass. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 11:21PM MDT until October 24 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Colorado... San Juan River at Pagosa Springs affecting Archuleta County. For the San Juan River...including Pagosa Springs...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...San Juan River at Pagosa Springs. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Inundation of River Center Park and water will approach the shopping complexes adjacent to the park, north of East Pagosa Street. Water spreads across the backyards of homes along Hermosa Street and inundation of the bike path adjacent to the river can be expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 PM MDT Friday was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 6.0 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 10:44PM MDT until October 24 at 12:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues along the Rio Grande river and downstream waterways. * WHERE...Southeastern Mineral County and Rio Grande County... * WHEN...Until 1215 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding will continue along the Rio Grande from above South Fork to Monte Vista through Saturday morning. Several roads remain closed and housing areas evaacuated due to high water. While the upper reaches of the Rio Grande from South Fork to Del Norte should see steadily decreasing water levels, river levels will continue to rise between Del Norte to Monte Vista as the runoff flows downstream. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1032 PM MDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. - Highway 160 remains closed between South Fork and Wolf Creek pass. Please heed all road closuers. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Monte Vista, Del Norte and South Fork. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 7:12PM MDT until October 24 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Colorado... Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County. .High flows and flooding will continue along the Rio Grande through Del Norte. The river levels will continue to fall but remain in minor flood stage into Saturday morning. For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Moderate Flood. Water flows over low spots in Hanna Lane Road west of Del Norte. Water threatens homes and RV park near Del Norte Park in Del Norte. Homes near First Street and the Oak Street Bridge on Colorado Highway 112 are threatened by high water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:46 PM MDT Friday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:46 PM MDT Friday was 6.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 3.2 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.4 feet on 06/29/1927. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 4:09PM MDT until October 25 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Along the Dolores River from Bedrock to the confluence with the Colorado River in: Southwestern Mesa County in west central Colorado... West Central Montrose County in west central Colorado... East Central Grand County in east central Utah... * WHEN...Until 1000 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding along the Dolores River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 408 PM MDT, Flooding is expected along the Dolores River. Highway 141 could see impacts along the river as well as the 141 bridge through Gateway. Water levels are forecast to continue to rise through Gateway this evening and peak overnight. The river is running fast and high. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Dolores River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gateway and Highway 141 - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:57PM MDT until October 24 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northwestern Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southwestern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 345 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations continues. Several structures are flooded, and numerous roads remain closed due to widespread flooding impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 350 PM MDT, emergency management reported numerous reports of damage and flooding impacts. Rivers continue to run fast and high and will be slow to recede. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible across the warned area from thunderstorms developing this afternoon, overnight and redeveloping tomorrow. Periods of heavy rainfall will increase the threat of flooding and flash flooding . - This includes the following rivers... Animas River, La Plata, Los Pinos, and Vallecito Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, La Plata, Falfa, Oxford, Bondad, Hesperus, Breen, Vallecito, Mayday, Kline, Marvel, Tiffany, Allison and Redmesa. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:46PM MDT until October 26 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing * WHERE...Western Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado... Southern San Juan County in southeastern Utah... * WHEN...Until 900 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding along San Juan River is occurring. Low-water crossing are inundated with water and may not be passable. The river is running fast and high. Do not attempt to cross. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 342 PM MDT, The San Juan River is forecast to crest tonight around midnight between Bluff and Mexican Hat. A second rise and higher crest is forecast along the San Juan River, peaking at Mexican Hat Sunday Monday. - This includes the following streams and drainages... San Juan River - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mexican Hat, Tselakai Dezza, Bluff, Halchita, Montezuma Creek and Aneth. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:39PM MDT until October 24 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 345 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations continues. Several structures are flooded, and numerous roads remain closed due to flooding impacts county wide. Additional thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon. increase the threat for flash flooding impacts on top of flooded rivers, creeks and streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 335 PM MDT, emergency management reported numerous reports of damage and flooding impacts. Rivers continue to run fast and high and will be slow to recede. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible across Archuleta County from thunderstorms developing this afternoon, overnight and redeveloping tomorrow. Periods of heavy rainfall will increase the threat of flooding and flash flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pagosa Springs, Lonetree, Chimney Rock, Juanita, Gato, Pagosa Junction, Chromo and Arboles. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued October 23 at 11:59AM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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 imminent or ongoing with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through Saturday afternoon. Rivers and creeks may still experience high waters even after rainfall has ended. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Crystola.

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