Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 23 at 10:44PM MDT until October 24 at
Affecting Mineral, CO; Rio Grande, CO
In effect until: Oct 24, 2026, 6:15 PM
Mineral, CO; Rio Grande, CO
Likely impact across 2 counties in CO; effects through 6:15 PM.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues along the Rio Grande river and downstream waterways. * WHERE...Southeastern Mineral County and Rio Grande County... * WHEN...Until 1215 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding will continue along the Rio Grande from above South Fork to Monte Vista through Saturday morning. Several roads remain closed and housing areas evaacuated due to high water. While the upper reaches of the Rio Grande from South Fork to Del Norte should see steadily decreasing water levels, river levels will continue to rise between Del Norte to Monte Vista as the runoff flows downstream. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1032 PM MDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. - Highway 160 remains closed between South Fork and Wolf Creek pass. Please heed all road closuers. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Monte Vista, Del Norte and South Fork. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™