Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued October 22 at 7:28PM MDT until October 22 at
Affecting Conejos, CO; Rio Grande, CO
In effect until: Oct 23, 2026, 4:00 AM
Conejos, CO; Rio Grande, CO
Likely impact across 2 counties in CO; effects through 4:00 AM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Western Conejos County in south central Colorado... Southwestern Rio Grande County in south central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 725 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Conejos River, La Jara Creek, Alamosa Creek and their tributaries. - Saturated ground will lead to continuous runoff from additional rainfall overnight. Climb to higher ground if flood waters threaten. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™