Resolved Oct 23, 2026 at 11:45 AM. Kept for reference.
HighFloodNWS Grand Junction CO
Flood Warning
San Miguel County · Started Oct 23, 2026 at 9:23 AM · Updated 3d ago
San Miguel Countyarea
Oct 23, 2026, 9:23 AMeffective
Oct 23, 2026, 11:45 AMexpires
NWS Grand Junction COsource
Warned area as issued by the National Weather Service
Full advisory
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