Overview

• The National Weather Service confirmed a long-track tornado northeast of Montezuma Creek moving into western Colorado at about 10 mph, with a second tornado reported near Hovenweep National Monument.
• Navajo Police reported three homes destroyed on the Navajo Nation, while county officials detailed wider damage including two additional homes with significant damage and a hay barn.
• Officials reported no human injuries or fatalities; livestock and pets are missing, and earlier claims that five dogs were killed remain unconfirmed by police.
• Displaced residents were directed to shelter at Montezuma Creek Elementary School as tribal and local agencies, including the Red Cross, coordinated relief and support.
• Numerous power poles were knocked down, and utility crews from the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority are repairing lines with outages persisting as the NWS prepares a damage survey and EF rating.