Western Slope · Colorado
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* 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
Northbound and southbound through lanes closed. Between Forest Service Road 613 and US 160 (4 to 15 miles north of the Arboles area) from Mile Point 22.8 to Mile Point 33.6. Road closed expect delays due to safety concerns.