First published Oct 23, 2026, 1:23:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 1:23:16 AM UTC

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NWS Pueblo warns of minor flooding on the Rio Grande near Del Norte, Colorado

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The National Weather Service in Pueblo issued a flood warning for the Rio Grande near Del Norte, where minor flooding is forecast from Friday morning through Sunday evening. The river is forecast to crest at 6.0 feet Friday evening.

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Affected location: Rio Grande near Del Norte, Colorado

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The source says flooding at the forecast crest would cause considerable agricultural flooding and warns motorists not to drive through flooded areas.

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flood Warning issued October 22 at 6:49PM MDT until October 25 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

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