Resolved Oct 23, 2026 at 4:45 AM. Kept for reference.
HighFloodNWS Grand Junction CO
Flood Warning
Montezuma County · Started Oct 23, 2026 at 2:31 AM · Updated 3d ago
Montezuma Countyarea
Oct 23, 2026, 2:31 AMeffective
Oct 23, 2026, 4:45 AMexpires
NWS Grand Junction COsource
Warned area as issued by the National Weather Service
Full advisory
WHAT
Flooding caused by thunderstorms and excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
West Central Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado... Southeastern San Juan County in southeastern Utah...
WHEN
Until 445 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.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- At 231 AM MDT, Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 1.2 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes, but is not limited to, the following streamsand drainages... Florida River, Spring Creek, Ute Creek, Salt Creek and Dry Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Low-lying areas along McElmo Creek between Cortez and Aneth. - Flooding is ongoing at Bartlett Wash and Hunters Canyon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood