Weather Alerts For Del Norte, CO

# HEADLINE -------------------- The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING # SUMMARY -------------------- Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County. .High flows and flooding will continue along the Rio Grande through Del Norte. The river levels will continue to fall but remain in minor flood stage this morning. For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte,. # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Minor flooding is occurring. WHERE Rio Grande near Del Norte. WHEN Until this evening. IMPACTS At 5.5 feet, Minor Flood. The Del Norte Riverwalk Trail floods. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - At 6:17 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 5.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - RECENT ACTIVITY The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:17 AM MDT Saturday was 6.4 feet. - FORECAST - The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 3.2 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - FLOOD HISTORY - This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.6 feet on 06/10/1980. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood ISSUED AT Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 6:47 AM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Pueblo CO HEADER Flood Statement # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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 700 PM MDT.

# HEADLINE -------------------- FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM MDT SATURDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues along the Rio Grande river and downstream waterways. WHERE Southeastern Mineral County and Rio Grande County... WHEN Until 1215 PM MDT Saturday. IMPACTS Flooding will continue along the Rio Grande from above South Fork to Monte Vista through Saturday morning. Several roads remain closed and housing areas evaacuated due to high water. While the upper reaches of the Rio Grande from South Fork to Del Norte should see steadily decreasing water levels, river levels will continue to rise between Del Norte to Monte Vista as the runoff flows downstream. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - At 1032 PM MDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. - Highway 160 remains closed between South Fork and Wolf Creek pass. Please heed all road closuers. - SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE - Monte Vista, Del Norte and South Fork. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood ISSUED AT Friday, October 23, 2026 at 10:44 PM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Pueblo CO HEADER BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED | Flood Warning # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Mineral CO, Rio Grande CO