NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued October 24 at 1:52PM MDT until October 24 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues along the
Rio Grande and downstream waterways.

* WHERE...Southeastern Mineral County and Rio Grande County...

* WHEN...Until 415 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding will continue along and near the Rio Grande this
afternoon, especially from near Del Norte to below Monte Vista.
Several roads remain closed and housing areas evacuated due to high
water. While many rivers and streams have crested this morning,
flooding and high flows will continue into the afternoon,
especially around Monte Vista.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 143 PM MDT, Water levels along the Rio Grande remain high,
especially in the stretch from Del Norte to below Monte Vista,
although the river has crested and levels are forecast to slowly
fall through the day.
- Highway 285 between Monte Vista and Center remains closed, and
Highway 112 between Del Norte and Center is closed as well.
Please continue to heed any road closures.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
The Rio Grande from Del Norte to Monte Vista.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Severity

Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe

This month

2285th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days