Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 27 at 6:50AM MDT until October 29 at
Affecting Bent, CO
In effect until: Oct 28, 2026, 1:00 AM
Bent, CO
Confirmed in Bent, CO; expires 1:00 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado... Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County. For the Purgatoire River...including Las Animas...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Purgatoire River near Las Animas. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor Flood. Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low lying areas along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:15 AM MDT Tuesday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 10.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.5 feet on 08/19/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™