Kit Carson County Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 2:31AM MDT until October 23 at 4:45AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by thunderstorms and excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado... Southeastern San Juan County in southeastern Utah... * WHEN...Until 445 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 231 AM MDT, Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 1.2 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes, but is not limited to, the following streamsand drainages... Florida River, Spring Creek, Ute Creek, Salt Creek and Dry Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Low-lying areas along McElmo Creek between Cortez and Aneth. - Flooding is ongoing at Bartlett Wash and Hunters Canyon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued October 23 at 1:51AM MDT until October 23 at 1:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 145 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 150 AM MDT, Gauge reports indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Dolores River and Lost Canyon Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Dolores. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 1:47AM MDT until October 23 at 4:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southeastern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 400 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding with road washouts also occurring. Streams and dry washes continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 147 AM MDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes but is not limited to the following streams anddrainages... Florida River, Spring Creek, Ute Creek, Salt Creek and Dry Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bayfield, Ignacio, Oxford, Tiffany and Allison. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 1:46AM MDT until October 23 at 4:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Western Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... Southern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 400 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 146 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... La Plata River, Animas River, Vallecito Creek, Taylor Creek, Los Pinos River, Florida River, and First Fork Piedra River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Durango, La Plata, Falfa, Hesperus, Bondad, Breen, Mayday, Kline, Marvel, Redmesa and Vallecito. - Flooding along the Animas River, including areas on the north side of Durango, is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Rivers and streams will continue to rise through the night, with peak flow expected Friday afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 1:46AM MDT until October 23 at 4:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...South Central Ouray County in southwestern Colorado... North Central San Juan County in southwestern Colorado... East Central San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 400 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 146 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Telluride, Mountain Village, Ouray, Ophir, Camp Bird and Red Mtn. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 12:01AM MDT until October 23 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1201 AM MDT, Doppler radar and gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... East Mancos River, West Mancos River, Middle Mancos River, Ute Canyon, West Fork Mud Creek, Lewis Creek, Lost Canyon Creek, East Canyon, and Mancos River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mancos and Mesa Verde Natl Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 22 at 11:51PM MDT until October 24 at 12:19AM 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, Bluff...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...San Juan River at Pagosa Springs. * WHEN...Until late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, Water has reached the foundations of some homes in the San Juan River Ranch northeast of Pagosa Springs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 PM MDT Thursday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 PM MDT Thursday was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 15.0 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening to 8.0 feet Saturday evening. It will rise to 8.1 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.5 feet on 06/29/1927. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 22 at 11:34PM MDT until October 25 at 6:00PM 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. .Heavy rainfall across the eastern San Juan mountains and the upper Rio Grande will cause high flows with minor flooding expected at Del Norte late tonight. For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte. * WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Minor Flood. Considerable agricultural flooding occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM MDT Thursday the stage was 4.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 6.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.9 feet on 06/09/1985. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 22 at 10:07PM MDT until October 23 at 11:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Saguache County in central Colorado... Mineral County in south central Colorado... Rio Grande County in south central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 1100 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Several structures are flooded and sand bagging operations are continuing. Evacuations are occuring from Wolf Creek Ranch to Fun Valley. Some roads remain closed due to flooding including highway 160 and FR380. The Park Creek bridge has been washed away with considerable debris in the water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1002 PM MDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... The Rio Grande River and its tributaries including the South Fork area and along highway 160 to Wolf Creek Pass. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 22 at 9:56PM MDT until October 23 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall across the area is occurring. * WHERE...South Central La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 948 PM MDT, Gauge reports the La Plata River has risen above flood stage due to heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen across the area over the past two days. - This includes the La Plata River and the surrounding low areas near the river. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hesperus. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 22 at 9:52PM MDT until October 23 at 10:45AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Dangerous flooding of rivers, creeks and streams will be possible into early Friday morning due to continuous moderate to heavy rain. If flood waters threaten, climb to higher ground immediately. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Western Conejos County in south central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 1045 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from continuing rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 944 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Conejos River, La Jara Creek and Alamosa River and their tributaries. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued October 22 at 9:50PM MDT until October 24 at 12:00AM 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 Friday evening. * 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 Friday afternoon. Rivers and creeks may still experience high waters even after rainfall has ended. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 22 at 9:43PM MDT until October 23 at 9:45AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 945 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 942 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Specie Creek, San Miguel River, and South Fork San Miguel River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mountain Village, Sawpit, Fall Creek and Placerville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued October 22 at 9:43PM MDT until October 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The eastern San Juan Mountains and Upper Rio Grande Valley. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Ample sub-tropical moisture will bring periods of moderate to heavy rain across the area from tonight into Friday morning before winding down Friday afternoon. - The eastern San Juan Mountains and Upper Rio Grande Valley. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 22 at 9:39PM MDT until October 23 at 9:45AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Western Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado... Southern San Juan County in southeastern Utah... * WHEN...Until 945 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 937 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Toh Dahstini Wash, Tohache Wash, San Juan River and Cowboy Wash. Rivers and streams will continue to rise through the night, and are expected to peak Friday afternoon. - 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 22 at 7:29PM MDT until October 23 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...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 615 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 726 PM MDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... San Miguel River, Dolores River, and Colorado River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gateway. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 22 at 6:41PM MDT until October 23 at 3:45AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Mineral County in south central Colorado... Western Rio Grande County in south central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 345 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Rock falls are occuring in the steeper terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 639 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wolf Creek Pass and the creeks and streams flowing into the San Juan River. - Highway 160 over Wolf Creek Pass is closed due to flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 22 at 5:44PM MDT until October 23 at 5:45AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 545 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Several structures are flooded, and numerous roads remain closed due to flooding impacts County wide. Streams will likely continue to rise due to excess runoff and additional rainfall expected overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 528 PM MDT, Public and local law enforcement reported numerous impacts of flooding occurring across Archuleta County. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area this evening and overnight. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pagosa Springs, Lonetree, Chimney Rock, Juanita, Gato, Pagosa Junction, Chromo and Arboles. - The San Juan River continues to rise, and is expected to exceed Major Flood Stage late this evening and overnight. This flood warning extends to tributaries, streams, creeks and low-land areas beyond the San Juan River. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 4:37PM MDT until October 23 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 800 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas along Stollsteimer Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 432 PM MDT, emergency management reported water exceeding Stollsteimer Creek's banks. Additional rain this evening and overnight will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Low-lying areas along Stollsteimer Creek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 22 at 11:13AM MDT until October 23 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Small stream and river flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is expected, especially along the San Juan River down to the Navajo River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1107 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen over the last 24 hours. Excess runoff from rainfall will cause the San Juan River to rise downstream to the Navajo River, potentially inundating homes. - This includes the following streams and drainages... San Juan River, Blanco, Rio, Montezuma Creek and Navajo River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Juanita and Gato. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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