Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued October 22 at 3:45PM MDT until October 22 at
Affecting Montezuma, CO; San Juan, UT
In effect until: Oct 23, 2026, 12:45 AM
Montezuma, CO; San Juan, UT
Likely impact across 2 counties in CO and UT; effects through 12:45 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.
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* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado... Southeastern San Juan County in southeastern Utah... * WHEN...Until 645 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, 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 342 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen within the last 24 hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Low-lying areas along McElmo Creek between Cortez and Aneth. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™