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Ongoing flooding in parts of Archuleta, Hinsdale and La Plata counties, Colorado

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Flooding from excessive rainfall is ongoing in parts of Archuleta, Hinsdale and La Plata counties in southwestern Colorado. The warning is in effect until 10:00 a.m. MDT; 1–2 inches of rain had fallen by 7:43 a.m.

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  • Affected location: Southwestern Colorado
  • The warning is in effect until 10:00 a.m.
The Goosenecks of the San Juan River in southeastern Utah are considered to be the best examples of entrenched meanders in the world. Meandering streams normally occur on nearly flat, low-slope land surfaces and have a highly sinuous path. Southern Utah's topography is quite rugged - steep slopes are common. The presence of a meandering stream in such a rugged landscape seems paradoxical. The current landscape in southern Utah formed by tectonic uplift of the Colorado Plateau Physiographic Provi
Illustrative image: The Goosenecks of the San Juan River in southeastern Utah are considered to be the best examples of entrenched meanders in the world. Meandering streams normally occur on nearly flat, low-slope land surfaces and have a highly sinuous path. Southern Utah's topography is quite rugged - steep slopes are common. The presence of a meandering stream in such a rugged landscape seems paradoxical. The current landscape in southern Utah formed by tectonic uplift of the Colorado Plateau Physiographic Provi — James St. John/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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Flooding is occurring in streams and other low-lying areas, with streams continuing to rise from runoff.

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Confidence
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Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
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Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
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