Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:06AM MDT until October 1 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 8:06am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding along Timpas Creek and other small streams caused
by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Otero County in southeastern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until noon MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of Timpas Creek, small streams, and other
low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier
rainfall. Low-water crossings may be inundated with water and may
not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 904 AM MDT, Gauge reports indicated heavy rain. Flooding is
already occurring in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Timpas Creek
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Otero, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov