Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 3:29PM MDT until October 1 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 2:29pm
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...South Central Bent County in southeastern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 615 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of Rule Creek and other small streams continues
for areas of Bent County, south of John Martin Reservoir.
Inundation of low-lying or flood prone areas remains possible.
Low-water crossings may be inundated with water and may not be
passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 328 PM MDT, Stream gauge observations indicate flooding
continues 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