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Flood Watch issued October 26 at 11:53AM MDT until October 28 at

Affecting Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County

In effect until: Oct 27, 2026, 2:00 AM

Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 2:00 AM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

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...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Watch
for the following rivers in Colorado...

Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Las Animas Vicinity/Bent
County zone.

For the Purgatoire River...including Las Animas...flooding is
possible.

* WHAT...High flow is traveling down the Upper Purgatoire from recent
rains, and may lead to flooding near Las Animas.

* WHERE...Purgatoire River near Las Animas.

* WHEN...From this evening to Wednesday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM MDT Monday the stage was 2.5 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late this evening.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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