Occurred Oct 22, 2026, 11:31:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 23, 2026, 12:13:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 12:13:15 AM UTC

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Flood warning for western Conejos and southwestern Rio Grande counties, Colorado, through 8:30 p.m. MDT

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A flood warning covers western Conejos County and southwestern Rio Grande County, Colorado, where flooding was already occurring in rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas. It was in effect until 8:30 p.m. MDT on October 22, and officials advised drivers not to enter flooded roads.

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Affected location: Western Conejos County and southwestern Rio Grande County, Colorado
It was in effect until 8:30 p.m.

Illustrative image: Map of the Crow Creek Watershed in Wyoming and Colorado. Created with the free Global Watersheds web app. Permalink to interactive map: https://mghydro.com/watersheds/shared/DC2DB0.html — Shawn Steinfeger/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Flooding was reported as occurring, and the warning urges people to avoid flooded roads.

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flood Warning issued October 22 at 5:31PM MDT until October 22 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

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