Monticello, UT Weather Alerts

San Juan County10:04 PM MDT37.87°N, 109.34°WElevation 7,070 ft

Flood Warning

Severe · Expected

Until 1:00 PM Mon·Issued 8:35 PM Sat Oct 24·NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Warning issued October 24 at 8:35PM MDT until October 26 at 1:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Details

What: Catastrophic flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected along the San Juan River between Four Corners and Mexican Hat. This is an emergency situation!

Where: Western Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado... Southern San Juan County in southeastern Utah...

When: Until 100 PM MDT Monday.

Impacts: Flooding along San Juan River is occurring with major flooding forecast. 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 830 PM MDT, Major flooding is expected to occur along the San Juan River from Four Corners to Mexican Hat. The San Juan River is forecast to crest around midnight tonight at the Four Corners, reaching Montezuma Creek around 5 am MDT Sunday, cresting between Bluff and Mexican Hat Sunday afternoon and peaking at Mexican Hat by 5 pm Sunday evening around 36 feet which will exceed all time record levels. The San Juan River will rise above flood stage Sunday morning and continue to rise Sunday afternoon to moderate flood stage, peaking above major flood stage at Mexican Hat by 5 pm Sunday evening. - 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

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

Areas: Montezuma, CO; San Juan, UT

Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 11:00 AM Mon·Issued 8:21 PM Sat Oct 24·NWS Salt Lake City UT

Flood Warning issued October 24 at 8:21PM MDT until October 26 at 11:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Details

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

What to do

Stay away or be swept away. River banks can become unstable and unsafe.

Areas: Kane, UT; San Juan, UT

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 12:00 AM Mon·Issued 10:01 PM Sat Oct 24·NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Watch issued October 24 at 10:01PM MDT until October 26 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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: Through Sunday evening.

Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recent burn scars and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

Additional details: - Flooding is imminent or ongoing with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through Sunday afternoon. Rivers and creeks may still experience high waters even after rainfall has ended. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Areas: Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide; Northwestern San Juan Mountains; Southwest San Juan Mountains; Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River; 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

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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