SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS; FOUR CORNERS/UPPE… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recently burned areas, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Strong thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain could develop Wednesday afternoon, followed by widespread moderate to heavy rainfall from a surge of tropical moisture Wednesday night through Friday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Southwest San Juan Mountains; Four Corners/Upper Dolores River; Animas River Basin; San Juan River Basin; Southeast Utah; Arches/Grand Flat; La Sal and Abajo Mountains; Canyonlands/Natural Bridges 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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