KANE, UT; San Juan, UT — * WHAT...Significant flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southwestern San Juan County in southeastern Utah... Eastern Kane County in southern Utah...
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding along the San Juan River is occurring. Low-water crossings will be inundated with water and may not be passable. The river is running fast and high. Do not attempt to cross.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 820 PM MDT, the San Juan River is forecast to continue to rise and crest near 6 PM Sunday at Bluff above major flood stage. Flooding will continue downstream to the terminus at Lake Powell through at least late Monday morning. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... The San Juan River from downstream of Bluff to the terminus at Lake Powell. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Kane, UT; 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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