Hammer down weather report 2026-10-23 08:01:17
🚨 **Road-Weather Update: Flooding Threats in the Southwest**
**Colorado:** Ongoing flooding across Ouray, San Juan, San Miguel, La Plata, Archuleta and Hinsdale counties, including Telluride, Ouray, Durango, Bayfield, Pagosa Springs and Ignacio. Numerous roads remain closed in La Plata and Archuleta counties, with washouts reported. Avoid flooded roads and mountain crossings. Warnings continue through approximately **7:45–8:00 AM MDT**.
**Arizona:** Flooding continues along **Chinle Creek** near Chinle, Many Farms and Rock Point, and along **Oak Creek** near Sedona and Cornville. Low-water crossings and bridges may be impassable, with potentially deadly flooding. The Oak Creek warning continues until **11:00 AM MST**; the Chinle Creek warning continues until **8:45 AM MDT**.
**Utah:** Flooding is ongoing in San Juan County and portions of Grand County, including Monticello, Mexican Hat, Bluff, Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park. **1–3 inches of rain** has fallen in parts of San Juan County, and **0.5–1.5 inches** near Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point. Low-water crossings may not be passable. Warnings continue through approximately **7:30–7:45 AM MDT**.
Never drive through floodwater—turn around and find another route. Submit reports by calling **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or visiting **HammerDownHeadlines.com** or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
