Flood Warning issued November 1 at 4:37PM MST until November 2 at 4:30PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

* WHAT...Flooding along the South Fork Rio Grande and mainstem Rio
Grande through South Fork caused by rain and snowmelt is expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Mineral County in south central Colorado...
West Central Rio Grande County in south central Colorado...

* WHEN...Until 430 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding along the South Fork Rio Grande and mainstem Rio
Grande through South Fork is expected. Additional flooding of
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is
imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to
flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from
rainfall and upstream snowmelt.

* Additional Details...
- At 433 PM MST, Rain and snowmelt is occurring, and will cause
flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen on top of
melting snow. Stream gauge data indicates that the South Fork Rio
Grande at South Fork will be reaching flood stage soon.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the
warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
South Fork and areas along Highway 160 up to Wolf Creek Pass.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

This month

1665th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days