First published Nov 1, 2026, 10:00:16 PM UTC · Last updated Nov 2, 2026, 3:11:16 AM UTC

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Flood Watch — NWS Pueblo CO

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Flood Watch issued November 1 at 1:50PM MST until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

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The National Weather Service warned of forecast flooding along the Rio Grande near Monte Vista, affecting parts of Rio Grande and Alamosa counties in Colorado. Extensive inundation of low-lying areas was expected, with possible impacts to Highway 185 and nearby homes and structures.

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Affected location: Monte Vista

Illustrative image: A mixed herd of wild and domesticated horses, including this handsome specimen, test the snow on the Ladder Livestock ranch, a vast cattle and sheep-ranching operation that straddles the Wyoming-Colorado border, which the Little Snake River crosses 12 times on the ranch's property. This image was taken on the Colorado side, in Routt County — Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-/Library of Congress, Free to Use and Reuse

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The warning advises people to avoid driving on flooded roads and describes potential inundation near homes and Highway 185.

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Nov 2, 2026, 2:26 AM UTC
The National Weather Service warned of forecast flooding along the Rio Grande near Monte Vista, affecting parts of Rio Grande and Alamosa counties in Colorado. Extensive inundation of low-lying areas was expected, with possible impacts to Highway 185 and nearby homes and structures.
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Nov 1, 2026, 11:37 PM UTC
A flood warning covers areas along the Rio Grande near South Fork, Colorado, with flooding and road closures reported. The warning instructs people to move to higher ground and avoid flooded roads.
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