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Dolores County Emergency Alert System
Tuesday October 14th, 2025 :: 02:12 a.m. MDT

Advisory

Flood Watch until 12:00AM Wednesday

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains.

* WHEN...Through late tonight

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rainfall of 1 inch with locally higher amounts of 2 inches possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS ... ANIMAS RIVER BASIN ... SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Address/Location
Dolores County Emergency Alert System
8477 Rd 7.7
Dove Creek, CO 81324

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 970-677-2929

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Watch

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