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Dolores County Emergency Alert System
Wednesday August 12th, 2026 :: 11:46 a.m. MDT

Advisory

Flood Watch until 12:00AM Thursday

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of the Southwest San Juan Mountains, recent burn scars and steep mountain corridors. This includes the Gold Mountain, Ferris, and Elk burn scars, as well as, Highways 550 and 145.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, as well as debris flows through recent burn scars. The debris flows can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms and/or training storms is possible this afternoon and into late evening hours. If you live, commute or recreate near or below recent burn scars and other flood-prone terrain, keep an eye on the current conditions overhead and upstream of your location. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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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