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Flood Warning issued November 2 at 7:19AM MST until November 3 at

Affecting Rio Grande, CO

In effect until: Nov 3, 2026, 2:30 AM

Rio Grande, CO

Confirmed in Rio Grande, CO; expires 2:30 AM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Colorado...

Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County.

For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte...Moderate
flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Moderate Flood. Water flows into farm
properties and homes west of Del Norte. Serious lowland and meadow
flooding occurs.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:01 AM MST Monday the stage was 6.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:01 AM MST Monday was 6.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.0 feet
late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
morning.
- Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.8
feet on 10/05/1911.
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