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Southern Colorado Flood Alert: Heavy Rain Continues Oct 25-26
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 th
By Claire Benton · 2026-10-25T10:45:38.642Z
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.
Farther east, showers and thunderstorms are expected to move across the plains Sunday, bringing pockets of heavy rainfall near the Kansas border and adjacent counties. Some communities could receive close to an additional inch of precipitation, according to the hazardous weather outlook. The Weather Service emphasizes that flooding potential will require continued monitoring, particularly where heavy rain falls over already saturated or vulnerable ground.
Colorado Springs Faces Showers and Thunderstorms In Colorado Springs, the immediate outlook is considerably less severe than conditions affecting portions of southwestern Colorado. The local forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies Sunday, with a 30% chance of precipitation and possible thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Temperatures should reach approximately 55 degrees, accompanied by south southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph.
Rain chances increase to 50% Sunday night, with showers and thunderstorms mainly expected before 3 a.m. Monday. Temperatures fall to approximately 39 degrees, while rainfall amounts are generally forecast to remain below one tenth of an inch, except where thunderstorms produce locally higher totals. These localized projections should not be confused with the more serious flooding already reported elsewhere in southern Colorado.
Travelers heading west or southwest from Colorado Springs should pay particular attention to changing conditions in mountainous areas. Routes such as U.S. Highway 160 and other roads serving the San Luis Valley could encounter flooding related hazards in affected locations. The supplied outlook confirms washed out roads within the broader region but does not identify specific highway closures.
Sunshine Returns as Flood Concerns Linger A substantial improvement in Colorado Springs weather is expected Monday, when sunshine returns and temperatures climb to approximately 62 degrees. Tuesday brings additional warming, with highs near 69 degrees, followed by sunny conditions and temperatures around 68 degrees Wednesday.
Despite improving skies, the Weather Service cautions that rivers experiencing high flows may remain hazardous into the middle of the week. Residents near affected waterways should continue monitoring official flood information rather than assuming that clearing skies mean flooding has ended.
For communities outside the immediate flooding zones, the improving forecast offers a more favorable outlook for commuting and outdoor activities. However, anyone traveling into flood affected mountain valleys should check current road conditions before departure.
Have flooding, heavy rain or mountain road conditions affected your travel plans in southern Colorado this weekend?
Five Day Weather Outlook Sunday 10/25: Mostly cloudy skies bring a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m., with a high near 55 degrees; Sunday night brings a 50% precipitation chance and a low around 39 degrees.
Monday 10/26: Sunshine returns to Colorado Springs with temperatures reaching approximately 62 degrees and northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph shifting southeast during the afternoon; mostly clear skies follow, with a low near 36 degrees.
Tuesday 10/27: Sunny skies and warmer conditions bring an afternoon high near 69 degrees, with southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph; Tuesday night remains mostly clear, with temperatures falling to approximately 37 degrees.
Wednesday 10/28: Another sunny day is expected, with temperatures reaching approximately 68 degrees and west northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph becoming southerly; Wednesday night turns partly cloudy, with a low around 39 degrees.
Thursday 10/29: Mostly sunny skies continue with a high near 68 degrees and west northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph shifting south during the afternoon; nighttime temperatures fall to approximately 41 degrees under mostly cloudy skies.
Extended Weather Outlook Friday, Oct. 30: Partly sunny skies are expected in Colorado Springs, with temperatures reaching approximately 68 degrees. Friday night becomes mostly cloudy, with a low around 42 degrees.
Saturday, Oct. 31 — Halloween: Mostly sunny conditions are expected, with an afternoon high near 65 degrees and light west northwest winds becoming south southwest.
Although the Colorado Springs forecast improves substantially after Sunday, the National Weather Service warns that elevated river flows in flood affected portions of southern Colorado could persist toward midweek.