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Flood Warning
Montezuma County · Started Oct 23, 2026 at 12:01 AM · Updated 1h ago
Montezuma Countyarea
Oct 23, 2026, 12:01 AMeffective
Oct 23, 2026, 12:00 PMexpires
NWS Grand Junction COsource
Warned area as issued by the National Weather Service
Full advisory
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