Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:10AM MDT until October 1 at 12:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 8:10am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding along Rule Creek and other small streams caused by
excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Bent County in southeastern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 1215 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of Rule Creek, additional small streams, and
other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Low-water crossings may be inundated with water and may not be
passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 908 AM MDT, Gauge reports indicated heavy rain. Flooding is
already occurring in the warned area.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Rule Creek and Muddy Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of South Central Bent County.
- 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:
Bent, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov