KANE, UT; San Juan, UT — * WHAT...Major flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southwestern San Juan County in southeastern Utah... Eastern Kane County in southern Utah...
* WHEN...Until 600 AM MDT Tuesday.
* 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 950 AM MDT, the San Juan River is forecast to continue to rise and crest later this evening into tonight at Bluff above major flood stage. Flooding will continue downstream to the terminus at Lake Powell through at least late Tuesday 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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