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weather NWS severe Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Ft; Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft October 23, 2026 at 1:40 PM

Flood Watch

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...The eastern San Juan Mountains and Upper Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Light to moderate rain showers will continue across the southwest mountains through the morning, with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms, developing across the region through the afternoon. Rain, locally heavy associated with the afternoon showers and thunderstorms, will exacerbate ongoing flooding issues across the eastern San Juan mountains and Upper Rio Grande valley. - The eastern San Juan Mountains and Upper Rio Grande Valley. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flooding in Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Ft; Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.

Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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