Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued October 23 at 6:38PM MDT until October 23 at
Affecting Conejos, CO
In effect until: 2026-10-23T20:45:00-06:00
Conejos, CO
Likely impact in Conejos, CO; effects through 2:45 AM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
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* WHAT...Flooding along the Conejos River and other area streams caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Western Conejos County in south central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 845 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding along the Conejos River, area streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is expected to continue. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Flooded waterways will continue to run high into the late evening hours. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 633 PM MDT, emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area though amounts will be spotty in coverage. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cumbres Pass and Platoro. - Highway 17 between Antonito and Cumbres Pass remains closed. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™