Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued October 23 at 9:23AM MDT until October 23 at
Affecting San Miguel, CO
In effect until: Oct 23, 2026, 5:45 PM
San Miguel, CO
Likely impact in San Miguel, CO; effects through 5:45 PM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northeastern San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 1145 AM 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. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 922 AM MDT, Gauge reports indicated high accumulations of rainfall since Thursday. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Deep Creek, Big Bear Creek, Leopard Creek, Specie Creek, Alder Creek, Mc Kenzie Creek, San Miguel River, Cornet Creek, Fall Creek, Beaver Creek, South Fork San Miguel River and Saltado Creek. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mountain Village, Sawpit, Fall Creek and Placerville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™