5/2/2023 7:00:00 PM until 5/6/2023 9:00:00 AM

Monitor updated forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. COZ005-040115- /O.NEW.KGJT.FL.A.0001.230503T0100Z-230506T1500Z/ /ENMC2.0.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 700 PM MDT Tue May 2 2023 ...FLOOD WATCH FOR SNOWMELT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO EARLY SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...Elk River at Milner. * WHEN...From this evening to early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. At 6.0 feet, The Elk River reaches bankfull. Some minor low-land flooding is likely. At 7.0 feet, lower portions of 42 Road near the Elk River bridge start to flood. At 7.7 feet, water approaches homes on the south side of US40 near the confluence of the East Fork Elk River and the Yampa River * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:30 PM MDT Tuesday the stage was 6.1 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 7.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction CO has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Colorado... Elk River at Milner affecting Upper Yampa River Basin. .Warm temperatures have accelerated snow melt across the high county of northwest Colorado. This is increasing flow on many tributaries of the Yampa River, with a forecast peak in river levels expected mid to late this week. Increased reservoir releases may also add additional flows to rivers.