SAN JUAN, UT — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues along the San Juan River from near Bluff to the terminus at Lake Powell.
* WHERE...Southwestern San Juan County in southeastern Utah...
* 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 813 AM MST, stream gauge reports indicates the observed stage on the San Juan River at Bluff has exceeded flood stage and is at 23.7 feet. Timing of additional crests is subject to change as more details become available. Please continue to monitor the forecast and updated warnings. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... the San Juan River from Bluff to the terminus at Lake Powell. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in 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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