The National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning 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 occurring.  

•  WHERE...A portion of northwest Colorado, including the following
  counties, Moffat and Routt along Elkhead Creek above Elkhead
  Reservoir to the confluence with the Yampa River.
• IMPACTS...Flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations is
  imminent or occurring. Elkhead Creek will continue to rise due to
  excess runoff from snowmelt and reservoir releases.
• PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS                   
• 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.