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Flood Advisory
What: High water and flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Dolores River in western Montrose and Mesa Counties in Colorado and eastern Grand County, Utah
When: Until 1115 AM MST.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated.
Additional Details: - At 912 AM MST, gauge reports indicated high water levels due to extended rainfall and runoff. The Dolores River continues to run high, causing minor flooding. - Dolores River is the most likely place to experience minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Gateway. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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. 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.