Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued October 23 at 1:46AM MDT until October 23 at
Affecting Ouray, CO; San Juan, CO; San Miguel, CO
In effect until: Oct 23, 2026, 10:00 AM
Ouray, CO; San Juan, CO; San Miguel, CO
Likely impact across 3 counties in CO; effects through 10:00 AM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Low water crossings in mountainous terrain can become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...South Central Ouray County in southwestern Colorado... North Central San Juan County in southwestern Colorado... East Central San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 400 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 146 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Telluride, Mountain Village, Ouray, Ophir, Camp Bird and Red Mtn. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™