Baca County Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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 Baca County.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Flash Flood Watch issued January 22 at 9:28AM MST until January 24 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

An ice jam release may cause a rapid increase in water levels and flow in the Roaring Fork River. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by an ice jam is possible. * WHERE...A portion of west central Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin and Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Anglers and anyone near or in the Roaring Fork River should use extreme caution and be on the lookout for ice and debris flowing in the river. Move away from the river and seek higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Ice build up during the past few days of colder temperatures could release as temperatures become more moderate today through the end of the week. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood