Blanding, UT Weather Alerts

San Juan County8:29 AM MDT37.62°N, 109.48°WElevation 6,106 ft

Flash Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 11:15 AM Thu·Issued 8:10 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Grand Junction CO

Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 8:10AM MDT until October 22 at 11:15AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Details

FFWGJT

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern San Juan County in southeastern Utah...

* Until 1115 AM MDT.

* At 810 AM MDT, Local law enforcement reported heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain and thunderstorms producing flash flooding.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern San Juan County.

What to do

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.

Areas: San Juan, UT

Flood Warning

Severe · Expected

Until 7:30 PM Thu·Issued 7:35 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Warning issued October 22 at 7:35AM MDT until October 22 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall and thunderstorms is expected.

Where: Portions of San Juan County in southeastern Utah.

When: Until 730 PM MDT Thursday.

Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

Additional details: - At 735 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Monticello, Mexican Hat, Bluff, Tselakai Dezza, Halchita, Fry Canyon, White Mesa and Goulding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Areas: San Juan, UT

Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 12:15 PM Thu·Issued 6:16 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Salt Lake City UT

Flood Warning issued October 22 at 6:16AM MDT until October 22 at 12:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

Where: San Juan County in southeastern Utah... Southwestern Garfield County in southern Utah... Kane County in southern Utah...

When: Until 1215 PM MDT.

Impacts: Flooding of normally dry washes, slot canyons, rivers, creeks, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Prolonged and widespread moderate to heavy rainfall will continue trough this evening. This coupled with near-saturated soils will allow rapidly increasing flows across all waterways within the warned area, including all of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Increasingly high flows are expected in, but not limited to...the Paria River, Wahweep Creek, Warm Creek, Last Chance Creek, Croton Canyon, and the Escalante River Basin and tributaries. Many backcountry roads within this area are expected to become impassable.

Additional details: - At 610 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen across the headwaters of the Paria River, Escalante River, Wahweap Creek and other drainages within the warned area. The Paria River at Highway 89 saw a peak flow of nearly 2500 CFS overnight, while the Escalante River just downstream from Escalante recorded a peak stage of 6 feet. These flood waves will continue to move downstream through the morning hours. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are possible through this evening. This will result in continued high flows and additional flooding of all rivers, streams and normally dry washes within the warned area. - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, including the Escalante region. Kodachrome State Park, Tropic, Cannonville, Escalante, and Big Water - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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.

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

Areas: Garfield, UT; Kane, UT; San Juan, UT

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 12:00 PM Fri·Issued 10:28 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Watch issued October 21 at 10:28PM MDT until October 23 at 12:00PM 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 Friday morning.

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: - Strong thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain will be possible across southern portions of Utah and Colorado through Thursday evening. In addition widespread moderate to heavy rainfall from a surge of tropical moisture will remain a threat through early Friday morning. - 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: Southwest San Juan Mountains; 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

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