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The rains came down Happy soggy Monday to all! If you think Montrose got soaked, consider folks elsewhere in the state, or even the county. Pagosa Springs got hit with torrential rain and flooding that prompted road closures and evacuation orders (since lifted). Near Bayfield, 4 inches of rain fell in about two days, flooding communities. Closer to home, heavy rains brought down rocks on area highways, including 133, 141, and 145. Roads also flooded on the West End, near the Paradox Valley. We certainly need the rain, but the area deluges highlight safety considerations. When roads are flooding, do not proceed over them. "Turn around, don't drown," as the National Weather Service campaign advises. Here's what the agency says:  "Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water. The next highest percentage of flood-related deaths is due to walking into or near flood waters. People underestimate the force and power of water. Many of the deaths occur in cars swept downstream. Many of these drownings are preventable. Never drive around the barriers blocking a flooded road. The road may have collapsed under that water.  A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult. It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away most cars and just 2 feet of rushing water can carry away SUVs and trucks. It is NEVER safe to drive or walk into flood waters." If you didn't know before, now you do! Stay dry, Montrose. — Katharhynn, from the Newsroom Flooding on the Coke Oven Ranch area, West End. (Courtesy/Gene Lillard)

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