First published Oct 23, 2026, 7:13:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 2:51:15 PM UTC

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Flood Warning — NWS Grand Junction CO

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Flood Warning issued October 23 at 12:31AM MDT until October 23 at 2:45AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

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A flood warning covers parts of Montezuma County, Colorado, and San Juan County, Utah, where flooding is reported ongoing after heavy rain. The warning is in effect until 10:45 AM MDT, and the source advises not driving on flooded roads.

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Affected location: Montezuma County, Colorado; San Juan County, Utah
The warning is in effect until 10:45 AM MDT, and the source advises not driving on flooded roads.

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Flooding is occurring in the warned areas, and the source advises people to avoid flooded roads.

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Oct 23, 2026, 2:21 PM UTC
A flood warning covers parts of Montezuma County, Colorado, and San Juan County, Utah, where flooding is reported ongoing after heavy rain. The warning is in effect until 10:45 AM MDT, and the source advises not driving on flooded roads.
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Oct 23, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC
Small-stream flooding is ongoing or imminent in parts of Montezuma County, Colorado, and San Juan County, Utah. The warning advises people not to drive on flooded roads.
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Oct 23, 2026, 8:31 AM UTC
The warning reports ongoing flooding in parts of Montezuma County, Colorado, and San Juan County, Utah, with 1.2 to 2 inches of rain reported. It remains in effect until 4:45 AM MDT, and advises people not to drive on flooded roads.
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