Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1227 PM MDT Mon Jul 1 2024

COC081-103-012130-
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Moffat CO-Rio Blanco CO-
1227 PM MDT Mon Jul 1 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest Colorado, including the following
  counties, Moffat and Rio Blanco.

* WHEN...Until 330 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Overflowing poor
  drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1227 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.4 and 0.8 inches of
    rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Loyd and Axial along CO Hwy 13.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 4029 10780 4033 10776 4034 10769 4033 10767
      4029 10765 4025 10767 4023 10770 4020 10775
      4022 10779 4026 10780


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