United States / Mountain West / Colorado
Ouray County, Colorado, Friday, October 23, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 24, 12:51 AM MDTVersion 2 · Oct 24, 11:32 PM MDTVersion 3 · Oct 25, 11:35 PM MDT8 official warnings recorded: Flood Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Local News.
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The Morning Brief
As of 6 a.m., county operations report quiet conditions across local traffic, public utilities, environment, health, and government meetings, with no major disruptions reported. Official warning: “Flood Warning issued October 23 at 5:57AM MDT until October 23 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO” Official warning: “Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:52AM MDT until October 23 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”
Written by our system from the sources below, version 1, Oct 24, 6:33 AM MDT. Official warnings are never rewritten: they are quoted as issued.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 11:52AM MDT until October 23 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”
The Flood Warning will expire at noon MDT today for a portion of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Ouray, San Juan and San Miguel. Several road closures are ongoing in this area. Excess runoff from heavy rain has ended over the warned area. If flooding has been observed...Please report it to your local law enforcement agency. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 23, 11:52 AM MDT · expires Oct 23, 12:02 PM MDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 9:29AM MDT until October 23 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...South Central Ouray County in southwestern Colorado... North Central San Juan County in southwestern Colorado... East Central San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until noon MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or likely to occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 927 AM MDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rainfall accumulations since Thursday. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Telluride, Mountain Village, Ouray, Ophir, Camp Bird and Red Mtn. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Low water crossings in mountainous terrain can become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 23, 9:29 AM MDT · expires Oct 23, 12:00 PM MDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 7:44AM MDT until October 23 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...South Central Ouray County in southwestern Colorado... North Central San Juan County in southwestern Colorado... East Central San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 1000 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 744 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Telluride, Mountain Village, Ouray, Ophir, Camp Bird and Red Mtn. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Low water crossings in mountainous terrain can become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 23, 7:44 AM MDT · expires Oct 23, 10:00 AM MDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 5:57AM MDT until October 23 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...South Central Ouray County in southwestern Colorado... North Central San Juan County in southwestern Colorado... East Central San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 800 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 556 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Telluride, Mountain Village, Ouray, Ophir, Camp Bird and Red Mtn. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Low water crossings in mountainous terrain can become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 23, 5:57 AM MDT · expires Oct 23, 8:00 AM MDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:52AM MDT until October 23 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...South Central Ouray County in southwestern Colorado... North Central San Juan County in southwestern Colorado... East Central San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 600 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 352 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Telluride, Mountain Village, Ouray, Ophir, Camp Bird and Red Mtn. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Low water crossings in mountainous terrain can become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 23, 3:52 AM MDT · expires Oct 23, 6:00 AM MDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 1:46AM MDT until October 23 at 4:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...South Central Ouray County in southwestern Colorado... North Central San Juan County in southwestern Colorado... East Central San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 400 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 146 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Telluride, Mountain Village, Ouray, Ophir, Camp Bird and Red Mtn. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Low water crossings in mountainous terrain can become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 23, 1:46 AM MDT · expires Oct 23, 4:00 AM MDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 22 at 11:49PM MDT until October 23 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...South Central Ouray County in southwestern Colorado... North Central San Juan County in southwestern Colorado... East Central San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 200 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1149 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Telluride, Mountain Village, Ouray, Ophir, Camp Bird and Red Mtn. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Low water crossings in mountainous terrain can become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 22, 11:49 PM MDT · expires Oct 23, 2:00 AM MDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 22 at 12:53PM MDT until October 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Ouray County in southwestern Colorado... North Central San Juan County in southwestern Colorado... East Central San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1250 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen over the last 24 hours so any heavy rainfall on already saturated areas could result in rockslides or mudslides in already steep terrain. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Telluride, Mountain Village, Ouray, Ophir, Camp Bird, Black Bear Pass and Red Mtn. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Low water crossings in mountainous terrain can become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 22, 12:53 PM MDT · expires Oct 23, 12:00 AM MDT · Issuer
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