Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across portions of the Southwest and Southern High Plains due to gusty winds and dry conditions. An early-season heatwave will challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

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Spring snowmelt and runoff has started in south-central Colorado. A first wave has passed through the San Luis Valley and more is expected. Waters have been rising in the Arkansas basin but that snowmelt usually peaks later in May or even well into June on the main stem of the river.

This year’s heavy snowpack is likely to produce higher-than-normal water in lakes and streams across south-central and southeast Colorado. While these waters are a boon to farmers and communities across the state, they can create hazardous conditions along our streams and rivers.

Water is an enormously powerful force. Use extreme caution when near rivers and streams that are running high. Rivers do not have to be flooding to be dangerous. Stream banks can erode and become unstable. Rapidly flowing water can knock you off your feet.

Stay away from rivers and streams during the snowmelt. If you must be near them, wear a life jacket.

Do not drive into floodwaters. Half of all drownings in the United States are in vehicles. Turn Around. Don’t Drown.

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Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Spring Runoff