A flood warning was issued for eastern Kane County in southern Utah and southwestern San Juan County in southeastern Utah due to major flooding caused by excessive rainfall. The National Weather Service Salt Lake City stated that the warning is in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Flooding is occurring along the San Juan River, which is running fast and high. Low-water crossings may be inundated with water and may not be passable. Officials cautioned people to stay away or be swept away, noting that river banks can become unstable and unsafe.
The San Juan River was forecast to continue rising and crest later in the evening into tonight at Bluff above major flood stage. Flooding is expected to continue downstream to the terminus at Lake Powell through at least late Tuesday morning.
The affected areas include the San Juan River from downstream of Bluff to the terminus at Lake Powell.
