Colorado Springs, CO – Flooding, washed-out roads and swollen rivers are creating dangerous conditions across portions of southern Colorado as additional rainfall threatens to prolong the situation through Monday morning. The National Weather Service reports that flooding is already occurring near the San Juan Mountains and portions of the San Luis Valley, where inundated areas and high-flowing rivers present serious concerns. While Colorado Springs faces a more limited rainfall threat, the broader regional weather pattern could continue affecting mountain travel and flood-prone communities.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, a hazardous weather outlook issued at 12:59 a.m. MDT Sunday, Oct. 25, identifies ongoing flooding across parts of central, east-central, south-central and southeastern Colorado. Areas surrounding the Rio Grande and Conejos rivers face particularly significant concerns, with additional heavy showers expected across mountainous terrain Sunday afternoon and evening. Several inches of snow are also expected to continue falling on the highest mountain peaks.
Flooding Threat Continues Across Southern Colorado The most serious conditions are concentrated near the San Juan Mountains and San Luis Valley, where the Weather Service reports inundated areas, washed-out roads and rivers carrying unusually high flows. Additional rainfall could complicate recovery efforts and prolong flooding in vulnerable locations. Forecasters warn that rivers already experiencing flooding may remain hazardous for at least another day, with above-average flows potentially continuing toward the middle of the week…