Clearing Rain & Storm Aftermath
Heavy flooding hit portions of Western Colorado, but now the rain is clearing.
According to KJCT, rain poured across Western Colorado in the early morning hours, with widespread rain from midnight until sunrise, accounting for the 60% chance of moisture in the forecast.
Drizzles are expected this morning, but will eventually fade by the end of the day as the remnants of the storms associated with Tropical Depression Raymond are dissipating.
- Since Friday, the Grand Junction area has seen 2.29 IN of rain.
- Since the start of the month, the area has accounted for 2.33 IN of rain.
- The average precipitation for October is 0.40 IN, according to historical records.
Records have been broken with the rainfall over the last several days, prompting the National Weather Service to renew a Flood Watch for Southwestern Colorado.
Author's summary: Rain clears in Western Colorado after heavy flooding.