Occurred Nov 5, 2026, 5:26:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 6, 2026, 1:07:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 6, 2026, 1:07:15 AM UTC

Floods

Flood Warning — NWS Pueblo CO

Original source title

Flood Warning issued November 5 at 10:26AM MST until November 7 at 2:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

The notice reports minor flooding occurring and forecast on the Purgatoire River near Las Animas in Bent County, Colorado. It is in effect until November 7 at 2:00 a.m. MST.

At a glance

Affected location: Las Animas, Colorado
It is in effect until November 7 at 2:00 a.m.

Share this event

Follow: Floods in Colorado

Manage follows

Why it matters

The notice identifies active minor river flooding and low-lying agricultural areas as affected.

Location

Show nearby reports · last 30 days

Highlighted marker: this event.

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flood Warning issued November 5 at 10:26AM MST until November 7 at 2:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Report an issue

Read our editorial process and corrections policy.

Continue exploring

Related developments reported in the last 30 days. These are not necessarily ongoing incidents.

Nearby · within 200 km
Flood Warning issued November 4 at 3:44PM MST until November 5 at 3:45PM MST by NWS Pueblo CONov 4, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC
A flood warning reports ongoing flooding along the Rio Grande and in low-lying areas near the Conejos River confluence, affecting parts of Alamosa, Conejos, and Costilla counties in Colorado. The source reports inundated low-water crossings and standing water; additional details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
Nearby · within 200 km
Winter Storm Warning issued November 1 at 7:52PM MST until November 2 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CONov 2, 2026, 2:52 AM UTC
A winter storm warning covers the Northwest and Southwest San Juan Mountains, with heavy snow above 10,000 feet, up to four inches of additional accumulation, and gusts up to 35 mph. It remains in effect until 5 PM MST, and the source warns that travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Nearby · within 200 km
NWS Pueblo warns of major flooding on Rio Grande near Del Norte, ColoradoNov 2, 2026, 2:14 AM UTC
NWS Pueblo’s alert concerns the Rio Grande near Del Norte, where major flooding is forecast through Tuesday afternoon. It says homes and roads are threatened and advises motorists to avoid flooded roads.
Nearby · within 200 km
Winter Storm Warning issued November 1 at 10:57AM MST until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CONov 1, 2026, 5:57 PM UTC
The warning reports heavy snow, additional accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, and wind gusts up to 50 mph through 11 AM MST. Travel could be very difficult, especially over Wolf Creek Pass and Cumbres Pass.
Nearby · within 200 km
Winter Storm Watch issued October 30 at 12:22PM MDT until November 2 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction COOct 30, 2026, 6:22 PM UTC
The warning forecasts 12–18 inches of snow above 10,000 feet, with locally higher amounts and wind gusts up to 45 mph, in the Northwest and Southwest San Juan Mountains. Travel may become very difficult to impossible through noon MST Monday, including during the Monday morning commute.
Nearby · within 200 km
Winter Storm Watch issued October 30 at 11:17AM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo COOct 30, 2026, 5:17 PM UTC
Heavy snow of 8–14 inches and wind gusts up to 50 mph are expected in the Eastern San Juan Mountains above 10,000 feet. The warning says travel could be very difficult, particularly Sunday night and Monday morning.

Loading related developments…

Explore floods in colorado