Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued October 23 at 6:56PM MDT until October 23 at
Affecting Mineral, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Saguache, CO
In effect until: Oct 24, 2026, 3:00 AM
Mineral, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Saguache, CO
Likely impact across 3 counties in CO; effects through 3:00 AM.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues along the Rio Grande River and waterways downstream. * WHERE...Southwestern Saguache, Central Mineral and Western Rio Grande Counties... * WHEN...Until 900 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone will continue until the water has a chance to recede. Several roads remain closed due to flooding...including highway 160 and Park Creek Road due to a washed out bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 649 PM MDT, Stream gauges indicate flooding continues for the South Fork Rio Grande, Rio Grande between South Fork and Del Norte, and other area streams and waterways. - The South Fork Rio Grande and other area streams are past their crests and are continuing to fall. The South Fork Rio Grande is expected to fall back below Flood Stage late tonight. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... The Rio Grande River and its tributaries including the South Fork area and along highway 160 to Wolf Creek Pass. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™