MONTEZUMA, CO; San Juan, UT — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing
* WHERE...Western Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado... Southern San Juan County in southeastern Utah...
* WHEN...Until 900 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding along San Juan River is occurring. Low-water crossing are inundated with water and may not be passable. The river is running fast and high. Do not attempt to cross.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 342 PM MDT, The San Juan River is forecast to crest tonight around midnight between Bluff and Mexican Hat. A second rise and higher crest is forecast along the San Juan River, peaking at Mexican Hat Sunday Monday. - This includes the following streams and drainages... San Juan River - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mexican Hat, Tselakai Dezza, Bluff, Halchita, 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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