MONTEZUMA, CO; San Juan, UT — * WHAT...Flooding along the San Juan River caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...along the San Juan River from the Four Corners through Mexican Hat, UT. This includes Bluff, Montezuma Creek and Aneth.
* WHEN...Until 515 PM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...River levels continue to rise due to excess runoff from Sunday's rainfall. Expect high water levels and the River exceeding its banks, inundating low-lying areas along the San Juan River. A prolonged period of high water is forecast, with a crest near 23.5 ft Thursday morning. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1222 PM MST, stream gauge reports upstream and impacts of flooding have been reported along the San Juan River near Farmington, NM. Expect flood waters to reach the Four Corners Wednesday evening and the town of Bluff early Thursday morning. Timing of crest is subject to change as more details become available. Please continue to monitor the forecast and updated warnings. - At 11:30 AM MST Monday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 22 feet late this evening with a secondary crest near 23.5 feet expected near Bluff early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mexican Hat, Bluff, Montezuma Creek, and Aneth. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Montezuma, CO; San Juan, UT can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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