Flood Potential in the Lower Colorado Basin
The following are generalized discussions of the flood potential due to
snowmelt in the Lower Colorado River drainage as of
April 1, 1996. Discussions are segregated by state. It is important to
understand that the potential for flooding may increase
dramatically if snowmelt accelerates rapidly due to above normal temperatures
or if significant rain events occur.
ARIZONA: Due to the very low snowpack in this basin no significant
peaks due to snowmelt are expected at this time.
NEW MEXICO: Due to the very low snowpack in this basin no significant
peaks due to snowmelt are expected at this time.
UTAH: The potential for snowmelt flooding along the Virgin and Santa
Clara Rivers is not high at this time. Snowpacks are much below normal for this
time of year. April through July runoff volumes are forecasted to be much below
normal and no individual sites are expected to exceed flood stage.
Snowmelt Peak Flow Forecasts
- April, 1996
Colorado Basin River Forecast Center
(http://www.cbrfc.gov)
Last Modified: Thursday, 11-Apr-1996 07:24:33 MDT