Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued October 23 at 12:49PM MDT until October 23 at
Affecting Mineral, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Saguache, CO
In effect until: Oct 23, 2026, 9:00 PM
Mineral, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Saguache, CO
Likely impact across 3 counties in CO; effects through 9:00 PM.
Heed all road closures and directives from law enforcement and local emergency management. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Saguache County in central Colorado... Mineral County in south central Colorado... Rio Grande County in south central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 300 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Several structures are flooded and evacuations have occurred from Wolf Creek Ranch to Fun Valley. Some roads remain closed due to flooding including highway 160 and FR380. The Park Creek bridge has been washed away with considerable debris in the water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1245 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. - 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 Friday night. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Del Norte, South Fork, Wagon Wheel Gap and Creede. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™