Full Notification

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is occurring.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following county, Montezuma, and the town of Dolores.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Several structures are flooded and some sand bagging operations are continuing. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from snowmelt. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1124 PM MDT, emergency management and USGS gages reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring, particularly in the town of Dolores. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Lost Canyon Creek and Dolores River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Dolores. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: MONTEZUMA, CO

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings; do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.