Moffat County Community Awareness

10/04/2023

https://local.newsbreak.com/moffat-county-co/3178804591042-iron-fire-in-moffat-county-now-75-contained-ahead-of-rainy-day?s=dmg_local_email_bucket_1.web2_fromweb

The Iron Fire burning about 18 miles northwest of Craig is now 75% contained, the Moffat County Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday morning.

09/30/2023

https://www.craigdailypress.com/news/iron-fire-threatens-six-structures-no-evacuation-orders-in-place?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source_platform=pinpoint&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BREAKINGNEWS&utm_id=QlJFQUtJTkdORVdTMjAyMy0wOS0zMCAxNTozMTowMA==&utm_term=2023-09-30

Burning about 18 miles northwest of Craig, the Iron Fire is now estimated at 7,361 acres, though no evacuation orders have been issued. The fire was first reported at 11:56 a.m. Friday, and its cause...

09/30/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100064268216431/posts/699100995575501/?mibextid=K8Wfd2

08/12/2023

I-70 is closed at mile-marker 116 Glenwood Springs EB, due to a fire.

06/23/2023

Winds will be gusting up to 50 mph across portions of eastern Utah and western Colorado this afternoon and evening. When combined with dry fuels and humidity in the single digits, critical fire weather conditions will quickly become a concern with the possibility of rapid fire spread. Red Flag Warnings and Wind Advisories are in effect through this evening.

05/01/2023

The National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning for Elkhead Creek. The warning is in effect until 6 pm Friday, May 5th, or until it is canceled. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. WHERE...A portion of northwest

04/25/2023

04/24/2023

Significant spring storm this week could bring big snow and CDOT wants motorists to be ready. A strong spring storm is expected to bring up to 20 inches of snow in some areas of the high country with the bulk of the snow anticipated from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning. Road conditions in the mountains will create difficult driving conditions during this storm.

04/15/2023

REMINDER: Routt County Road 65 (CO-394 on the Moffat County side) is closed to all traffic. The road is impassable and cannot be used as an alternate route between Hayden and Craig.

Here is information on alternate routes: http://ow.ly/r1Xj50NJMrG

Here is a map with alternate routes: https://www.co.routt.co.us/DocumentCenter/View/14262/Map-Alternative-Routes-?bidId=

04/13/2023

MOFFAT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FLOOD WATCH

Apr 13th, 2023
For Immediate Release

Flood Watch for the City of Craig, CO From Moffat County and City of Craig

Starting today around 11:00am the Elected Officials, Moffat County Sheriff’s Office, Craig Police Department, Colorado State Patrol and County and City Road and Bridge Supervisors met to discuss possible flooding issues within the county and the city. A discussion was held to prioritize areas of concern and attempt to be proactive should flooding evolve. County roads are being impacted throughout the Moffat County. However, those impacts haven’t required any full road closures at this time. Colorado Highway 40 east of Craig near Hayden has been impacted and was closed for several hours on Thursday 04/13/23. US Highway 40 opened in both directions shortly after 1pm.

Currently, the primary areas of concern are the low-lying areas near Fortification Creek, within the City Limits of Craig. This includes 17th Street on the North, East to Lincoln Street West to Rose street and South to First Street. Fortification Creek has not escaped the bank in the area of concern, but with the anticipated weather, rain and snow in the forecast tomorrow, Government Officials are taking precautionary measures. Warm temps and the chance of rain and snow have increased the possibility of flooding.

Colder temps will arrive after midnight with a chance of snow through Friday morning. Colder temps are forecasted through the weekend. City and County Road and Bridge crews will start building sand berms in the 500 and 600 blocks of Lincoln St. today. Crews have also began filling sandbags. Sandbags will be available at City of Craig Road & Bridge shop at 1710 N Yampa. Residents in the immediate area of concern can pick up sandbags today until 6PM and Friday from 7AM-6PM. Residents outside the area of concern can also pickup sandbags in limited numbers if the need arises. Please contact City of Craig Road & Bridge Department at 970-824-4463 to make arraignments to pick up sandbags.

County and City officials ask people to sign-up for MoffatAlerts Emergency Notification.

The Sheriff’s Office and City of Craig will also be updating social media as situations change in Moffat County and City of Craig.

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Thank you.

Todd Wheeler
Moffat County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management Coordinator Craig, CO 81625