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Flood Warning issued October 22 at 5:31PM MDT until October 22 at

Affecting Conejos, CO; Rio Grande, CO

In effect until: Oct 23, 2026, 2:30 AM

Conejos, CO; Rio Grande, CO

Likely impact across 2 counties in CO; effects through 2:30 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 830 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 527 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...
creeks, streams and tributaries flowing into Conejos River, La
Jara Creek, Alamosa Creek. Main stream rivers will run high.
- Saturated ground will lead to quick runoff from any additional
rainfall overnight.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™