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San Juan County OEM
Thursday September 22nd, 2022 :: 11:18 a.m. MDT

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FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... TRAINS CANCELLED DUE TO FLOODING CONCERNS

FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. 
* WHERE...Portions of Colorado and Utah, including the following Southwest San Juan Mountains and Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah. 
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

BE CAUTIOUS IF YOU TRAVEL IN THE BACKCOUNTRY

DSNGRR
Due to weather and rising water @ MP 486 the railroad will be turning trains at the Cascade Canyon Wye.
NO TRAINS TODAY...Train passengers should communicate with DSNGRR regarding travel logistics.  (970) 247-2733 

Instructions:

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

BE CAUTIOUS IF YOU TRAVEL IN THE BACKCOUNTRY:

DSNGRR
Due to weather and rising water @ MP 486 the railroad will be turning trains at the Cascade Canyon Wye. NO TRAINS TODAY...Train passengers should communicate with DSNGRR regarding travel logistics.  (970) 247-2733

Address/Location
San Juan County OEM
1557 Greene St
Silverton, CO 81433

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 970-387-5531

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Alert Details

Severity:
Unknown - Severity unknown
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Watch

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