Flood Advisory until 03:00PM
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following county, Montezuma.
* WHEN...Until 300 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 101 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.0 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cortez. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: MONTEZUMA, CO
Instructions:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Address/Location
Montezuma County Emergency Alert System
730 E Driscoll St
Cortez, CO 81321
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MONTEZUMA followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Advisory