Bent County, Colorado, Thursday, October 1, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 3:29PM MDT until October 1 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO”

* 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

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.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 1:50PM MDT until October 1 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...South Central Bent County in southeastern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 415 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 150 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

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.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 11:47AM MDT until October 1 at 2:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...South Central Bent County in southeastern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 215 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 1143 AM 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

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.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:10AM MDT until October 1 at 12:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO”

* 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

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.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:46AM MDT until October 4 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO”

...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Colorado... Purgatoire River Near Purgatoire R near Las Animas affecting Bent County. For the Purgatoire River...including Purgatoire near Las Animas... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Purgatoire River near Purgatoire R near Las Animas. * WHEN...From this morning to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor Flood. Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low lying areas along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this morning to 10.5 feet this evening. It will then fall early tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 9.5 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.5 feet on 08/19/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM MDT.