Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 23 at 12:01AM MDT until October 23 at
Affecting Montezuma, CO
In effect until: Oct 23, 2026, 6:00 PM
Montezuma, CO
Likely impact in Montezuma, CO; effects through 6:00 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 is expected. * WHERE...Southern Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * 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 1201 AM MDT, Doppler radar and gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... East Mancos River, West Mancos River, Middle Mancos River, Ute Canyon, West Fork Mud Creek, Lewis Creek, Lost Canyon Creek, East Canyon, and Mancos River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mancos and Mesa Verde Natl Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™