Archuleta County, Colorado, Thursday, October 22, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 22 at 5:44PM MDT until October 23 at 5:45AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 545 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Several structures are flooded, and numerous roads remain closed due to flooding impacts County wide. Streams will likely continue to rise due to excess runoff and additional rainfall expected overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 528 PM MDT, Public and local law enforcement reported numerous impacts of flooding occurring across Archuleta County. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area this evening and overnight. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pagosa Springs, Lonetree, Chimney Rock, Juanita, Gato, Pagosa Junction, Chromo and Arboles. - The San Juan River continues to rise, and is expected to exceed Major Flood Stage late this evening and overnight. This flood warning extends to tributaries, streams, creeks and low-land areas beyond the San Juan River. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 3:25PM MDT until October 22 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

Excess runoff from heavy rain has ended over the warned area from Arboles to Chimney Rock. If flooding has been observed...Please report it to your local law enforcement agency. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 1200 PM MDT Friday for portions of Colorado and Utah.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 12:23PM MDT until October 22 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

FFWGJT The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * Until 330 PM MDT. * At 1223 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen over the last 24 hours. Heavy rainfall rates due to thunderstorms are falling over this already saturated area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Arboles and Chimney Rock.

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. Highway 151 from Arboles to the intersection of 160 near Chimney Rock is prone to rockslides and mudslides in heavy rain. Stay alert for rocks and debris on roads, and avoid driving on flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

“Flood Warning issued October 22 at 12:18PM MDT until October 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by thunderstorms and excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Western Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... Southern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1212 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen over the last 24 hours. - This includes but is not limited to the following streams... Vallecito Creek, La Plata River, Animas River and many creeks and tributaries that feed into these rivers. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Durango, La Plata, Falfa, Hesperus, Bondad, Breen, Mayday, Kline, Marvel, Redmesa and Vallecito. - 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. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

“Flood Warning issued October 22 at 11:13AM MDT until October 23 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

* WHAT...Small stream and river flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is expected, especially along the San Juan River down to the Navajo River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1107 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen over the last 24 hours. Excess runoff from rainfall will cause the San Juan River to rise downstream to the Navajo River, potentially inundating homes. - This includes the following streams and drainages... San Juan River, Blanco, Rio, Montezuma Creek and Navajo River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Juanita and Gato. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

“Flood Warning issued October 22 at 10:26AM MDT until October 23 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

...The National Weather Service in Grand Junction CO has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Colorado... San Juan River at Pagosa Springs affecting Archuleta County. For the San Juan River...including Pagosa Springs...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...San Juan River at Pagosa Springs. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.7 feet, Flooding of some residences near the river around Pagosa Springs is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this afternoon to 13.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon to 8.3 feet Saturday afternoon. It will rise to 8.4 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/gjt. The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight MDT.