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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Hotchkiss, CO.
Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.
This view focuses on street flooding, ponding in low-lying areas, and how heavy rain tends to behave around this city.
Live risk outlook
LOWLow
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (11/100) · Rain 3% · 0.0 in · Max wind 5 to 10 mph.
2 active alerts nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
40
/ 100
For typical homes located in Hotchkiss, CO.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 5 features intersect this tile.
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City snapshot
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Lightning risk
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Local historical hazard map
Hotchkiss, CO
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: GJT · radar KGJX
Active alerts near Hotchkiss
Red Flag Warning
Effective local time
Red Flag Warning issued May 27 at 10:17PM MDT until May 28 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Fire Weather Watch
Effective local time
Fire Weather Watch issued May 27 at 10:17PM MDT until May 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: X (65% of features)
SFHA share: 33% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 48
Tile risk label: Moderate
Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).
Nearest river gauge (USGS)
LEROUX CREEK AT HOTCHKISS, CO. (09135900)
Discharge: 8 ft3/s
Observed: local time
Distance from Hotchkiss: 1 mi
Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).
Soil saturation (model)
Soil moisture: 5% volumetric
Last 24h rain: 0.00 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
LOWRain chance: 3% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 5 to 10 mph
Risk score: 11/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 9% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 5 to 15 mph
Risk score: 14/100
Sat
LOWRain chance: 4% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 5 to 15 mph
Risk score: 12/100
Sun
LOWRain chance: 2%
Max wind: 0 to 15 mph
Risk score: 11/100
Mon
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 0 to 15 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Outlook blends NWS forecast, WPC QPF totals, and Excessive Rainfall Outlook categories.
Historical flooding exposure
Local flood data facts
Data from FEMA NFHL, USGS gauges, and Open-Meteo soil moisture.
Historical flooding exposure in Hotchkiss
- Lowest-lying streets and drainage chokepoints tend to flood first during heavy rain.
- Long-duration rainfall can raise ponding risk even without a named storm.
- Local elevation and canal/river networks can amplify or reduce flood impacts.
Flood & storm risk FAQs for Hotchkiss
Does Hotchkiss flood often?
Flooding risk depends on elevation, drainage, and rainfall intensity. This model summarizes localized flood patterns from public datasets.
What causes street flooding without a storm surge?
Short bursts of heavy rain can overwhelm drains; longer events can saturate soils and keep water standing even after rain ends.