Mother Nature is making life interesting throughout the region, most recently, in western Colorado. A mudslide has covered Routt County Road 129 near Fetcher Ranch while National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning for Moffat and Routt County for Elkhead Creek. The warning is in effect until 6 pm Friday, May 5th, or until it is canceled. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or already occurring. This covers Moffat and Routt Counties along Elkhead Creek above Elkhead Reservoir to the confluence with the Yampa River. Anyone in that area is urged to move to higher ground immediately and get out of the danger area. Do not attempt to cross swiftly flowing waters. Do not attempt to cross waters of unknown depth by foot, car, truck, or sports utility vehicle. It only takes a few inches of swiftly flowing water to carry vehicles away. If your car stalls in a flooded or low-lying area, abandon it immediately. Turn around, don’t drown. Find an alternative route.
