Key facts
- Alert
- Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Grand Junction CO
- Areas
- Montezuma, CO; San Juan, UT
- Places
- Mexican Hat, Tselakai Dezza, Bluff, Halchita, Montezuma Creek
- In effect
- until 6:00 AM MDT, Oct 27, 2026
What the National Weather Service says
“FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT TUESDAY”
NWS Grand Junction CO, Flood Warning, 8:29 AM MDT Oct 26, 2026 · official alert
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.”
NWS Grand Junction CO, Flood Warning, 8:29 AM MDT Oct 26, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Stay away from flooded roads. The National Weather Service says to turn around, don't drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles, and just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down.
Never drive around barricades or into water covering a road. 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.
If you are near the San Juan River, including around Bluff, Mexican Hat, Halchita or Montezuma Creek, move to higher ground and follow local emergency officials.
The National Weather Service calls this an emergency situation. Check for updates until the warning ends.
Context
The warning covers the San Juan River between Four Corners and Mexican Hat. The National Weather Service says the river near Bluff was 20 feet on Sunday afternoon, with flood stage at 23.0 feet. The forecast crest of 29.5 feet is below the previous crest of 32.0 feet listed in the alert.
FEMA flood-insurance records show 20 claims in Montezuma County, Colorado, from 1979 to 2026. These counts cover only insured properties, so they understate total flood damage. No claims record was available for San Juan County, Utah.
Updates
- The National Weather Service updated the flood warning; it remains in effect until 6:00 AM MDT.
- NWS Grand Junction CO issued the flood warning until 6:00 AM MDT.
History here
Montezuma County: 20 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1979, most recent 2026.
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Questions
- Is there a flood warning in Bluff, Utah?
- Yes. The National Weather Service Flood Warning for San Juan County, Utah, includes Bluff and remains in effect until 6:00 AM MDT Tuesday.
- How high will the San Juan River get near Bluff?
- The National Weather Service forecasts a crest of 29.5 feet early Monday morning. Flood stage is 23.0 feet, and the river is expected to fall below it early Tuesday morning.
- Is more rain expected with this flooding?
- The National Weather Service says flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected.
Sources
- NWS Grand Junction CO: Flood Warning, Oct 26, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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