NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued October 22 at 8:38PM MDT until October 22 at 10:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
continues.

* WHERE...West Central Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado...
Southeastern San Juan County in southeastern Utah...

* WHEN...Until 1045 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams
continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 837 PM MDT, River gages indicate high flow through McElmo
Canyon and water levels continue to rise. Flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the warned area.
- This includes but is not limited to the following streams
anddrainages...
Florida River, Spring Creek, Ute Creek, Salt Creek and Dry Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Low-lying areas along McElmo Creek between Cortez and Aneth.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Severity

Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe