Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Pueblo CO
⏳ In force until Sat 24 Oct, 01:45 📍 Conejos, CO (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
* WHAT...Flooding along the Conejos River and other area streams caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Saguache, Central Mineral and Western Rio Grande Counties... * WHEN...Until 445 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding along the Conejos River, area streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Strea…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlood Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaConejos, CO
Issuing authorityNWS Pueblo CO
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-23T14:22:00-06:00
Effective2026-10-23T14:22:00-06:00
Onset2026-10-23T14:22:00-06:00
Expires2026-10-23T16:45:00-06:00
📋 Official 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. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ca942b190f256136f565bf512509a9717e918ea5.001.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official 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. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
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- * WHAT...Flooding along the Conejos River and other area streams caused by excessive rainfall continues.
- * WHERE...Southwestern Saguache, Central Mineral and Western Rio Grande Counties...
- * WHEN...Until 445 PM MDT.
- * IMPACTS...Flooding along the Conejos River, area streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
- Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding.
- Strea…
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