Travel Alerts for the Southwestern United States

Why a Travelers Disaster Alert?

Traveling throughout the southwestern United States offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy the “wild west” beauty of forests, mountains and deserts. This beauty is not without a dangerous side. The forces of nature whether they be fires from lightening strikes, flood, earthquake or drought have the potential to impact travel. We will provide basic information on environmental issues and disasters which might affect travel in the six southwestern states.

Resources for Travelers - Disaster Alert Websites

Earthquakes

USGS Earthquake Maps and Information - gives you worldwide earthquake information. Also, look up earthquake information by state:

Arizona
Colorado
Nevada
New Mexico
Utah

Texas

Wild Fires

National Incident Information Center - Find information on current and past wildfires by state or region.

Current Incidents - Frequently updated.

Severe Weather

NOAA Weather and Flooding Alerts - Click on the map for current information.