Flood Warning issued November 2 at 12:31PM MST until November 5 at 5:15PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

* WHAT...Flooding along the San Juan River caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...along the San Juan River from the Four Corners through
Mexican Hat, UT. This includes Bluff, Montezuma Creek and Aneth.

* 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 1222 PM MST, stream gauge reports upstream and impacts of
flooding have been reported along the San Juan River near
Farmington, NM. Expect flood waters to reach the Four Corners
Wednesday evening and the town of Bluff early Thursday morning.
Timing of crest is subject to change as more details become
available. Please continue to monitor the forecast and updated
warnings.
- At 11:30 AM MST Monday the stage was 20.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 22 feet late this evening with
a secondary crest near 23.5 feet expected near Bluff early
Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.

- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mexican Hat, Bluff, Montezuma Creek, and Aneth.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

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

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

This month

1839th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days