Flood Warning issued November 2 at 12:52PM MST until November 2 at 9:30PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Upstream flooding along the Rio Grande continues downstream near
Monte Vista in Rio Grande County.

* WHAT...Flooding along the Rio Grande near Monte Vista is forecasted
to begin by early afternoon on Monday.

* WHERE...East Central Rio Grande County in south central Colorado...
West Central Alamosa County in southeastern Colorado...

* WHEN...Until 930 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The Rio Grande continues to rise due to upstream flooding
through Del Norte and South Fork. Extensive inundation of low-lying
areas adjacent to the river is expected. Inundation of low spots
along Highway 285, some homes, and other structures may be possible
for areas south of the river. Expect many areas of slow moving or
standing water.

* Additional Details...
- At 1251 PM MST, Upstream stream gauges on the Rio Grande and
South Fork Rio Grande indicate that flooding is occurring.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Monte Vista.
- http://water.noaa.gov

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.

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

1843rd Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days