5/1/2023 1:44:00 PM until 5/1/2023 3:00:00 PM

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to rising rivers, streams, or creeks as river levels often peak overnight. Please heed local advisories and closures.

FLOOD WARNING FOR HIGH FLOWS AND INCREASING RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE DOLORES RIVER DUE TO INCREASED RELEASES FROM MCPHEE RESERVOIR AND HEAVY RUNOFF FROM SNOWMELT. IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE * WHAT...Flooding caused by increased releases from McPhee Reservoir in addition to heavy runoff due to snowmelt is expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Dolores River from the confluence with the San Miguel River in western Colorado to the confluence with the Colorado River in eastern Utah, including the town of Gateway, CO. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying along the Dolores River is imminent or occurring. Several low-lying river crosses and river side campgrounds may become inaccessible or inundated with water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 144 PM MDT, gage reports and forecast hydrographs indicate the Dolores River exceeding Flood stage/flow due to heavy runoff from snowmelt combined with increased releases from McPhee Reservoir. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Dolores River, with impacts likely along West Creek near Gateway. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gateway in western CO and the Bonderman Field Station at Rio Mesa in eastern Utah - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood