Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued October 23 at 6:11PM MDT until October 23 at
Affecting Conejos, CO
In effect until: Oct 24, 2026, 2:15 AM
Conejos, CO
Likely impact in Conejos, CO; effects through 2:15 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 its tributaries will continue in and around the communities of Conejos and Antonito due to excessive rainfall over the previous couple days. * WHERE...Southeastern Conejos County in south central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 815 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Conejos River, area creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 603 PM MDT, Emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Stream gauges on the Conejos River and other tributaries, including the San Antonio River, will remain high or continue to rise. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Manassa, Sanford, Antonito, Romeo, Conejos, Bountiful and Ortiz. - Highway 17 between Antonito and Cumbres Pass remains closed due to reported water and debris over the roadway. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™