Official alert: Flood Warning for Alamosa, CO; Rio Grande, CO.

Expires: Oct 27, 2026 at 06:45 AM UTC.

  • WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

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

  • WHEN...Until 1245 AM MDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1141 PM MDT, Gauge reports indicated high stream flows.
Flooding is already occurring in the warned area.
- Widespread inundation of agriculture fields, wetlands, and other
low-lying areas.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Rio Grande and West Central
Alamosa Counties.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

NWS instructions: 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.

This is a direct summary of an active National Weather Service alert. Follow the official source for updates and current instructions.