What is happening
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 645 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 347 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.2 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Arboles. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Official instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Highway 160 and Highway 151 is prone to rockslides and mudslides in heavy rain near Chimney Rock and towards Arboles. Stay alert for rocks and debris on roads, and avoid driving on flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
