Archuleta County, Colorado, Friday, October 23, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:58PM MDT until October 23 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

This Flood Warning has been replaced by a new warning. Please refer to the new Flood Warning over La Plata County and portions of southwestern Hinsdale County for more details.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:57PM MDT until October 24 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northwestern Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southwestern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 345 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations continues. Several structures are flooded, and numerous roads remain closed due to widespread flooding impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 350 PM MDT, emergency management reported numerous reports of damage and flooding impacts. Rivers continue to run fast and high and will be slow to recede. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible across the warned area from thunderstorms developing this afternoon, overnight and redeveloping tomorrow. Periods of heavy rainfall will increase the threat of flooding and flash flooding . - This includes the following rivers... Animas River, La Plata, Los Pinos, and Vallecito Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, La Plata, Falfa, Oxford, Bondad, Hesperus, Breen, Vallecito, Mayday, Kline, Marvel, Tiffany, Allison and Redmesa. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:39PM MDT until October 24 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 345 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations continues. Several structures are flooded, and numerous roads remain closed due to flooding impacts county wide. Additional thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon. increase the threat for flash flooding impacts on top of flooded rivers, creeks and streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 335 PM MDT, emergency management reported numerous reports of damage and flooding impacts. Rivers continue to run fast and high and will be slow to recede. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible across Archuleta County from thunderstorms developing this afternoon, overnight and redeveloping tomorrow. Periods of heavy rainfall will increase the threat of flooding and flash flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pagosa Springs, Lonetree, Chimney Rock, Juanita, Gato, Pagosa Junction, Chromo and Arboles. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 1:47PM MDT until October 23 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Western Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... Southern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 400 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Streams levels remain elevated due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Multiple road closures are in effect county wide. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 147 PM MDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the warned area since Thursday. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Rivers are forecast to slowly recede throughout this afternoon - This includes the following streams and drainages... Lightner Creek, Grimes Creek, Salt Creek, Lake Creek, Castle Creek, Florida River, East Creek, Long Hollow, McDermott Arroyo, Johnny Pond Arroyo, Fall Creek, Junction Creek, Little Bear Creek, Taylor Creek, Vallecito Creek, Red Creek, Tirbircio Creek, True Creek, South Fork Texas Creek, North Fork Texas Creek, Animas River, Beaver Creek, Falls Creek, First Fork Red Creek, First Fork Piedra River, Bear Creek, Hay Gulch, Deadwood Creek, D Creek, Plata River, La, San Juan Arroyo, Mud Spring Creek, Shearer Creek, Basin Creek, Pinos River, Los, Cherry Creek, Spring Creek, Wheeler Arroyo, Dry Creek, South Fork Lightner Creek, West Fork Shearer Creek and Weasel Skin Creek. - 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 23 at 1:42PM MDT until October 23 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 345 PM MDT. * 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. Additional thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon increase the threat for flash flooding impacts on top of flooded rivers, creeks and streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 142 PM MDT, Gauge reports indicated high accumulations of rainfall since Thursday. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area from afternoon thunderstorms. Periods of heavy rainfall are possible which increases the threat of flooding across Archuleta County where rivers are already full and exceeding their banks. Saturated soils will allow for efficient runoff and pose the threat for localized flash flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pagosa Springs, Lonetree, Chimney Rock, Juanita, Gato, Pagosa Junction, Chromo and Arboles. - 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.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 11:37AM MDT until October 23 at 2:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Western Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... Southern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 200 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Streams levels remain elevated due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Multiple road closures are in effect county wide. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1137 AM MDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the warned area since Thursday. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Rivers are forecast to slowly recede throughout this afternoon - This includes the following streams and drainages... Johnny Pond Arroyo, Lake Creek, Shearer Creek, Florida River, Hay Gulch, True Creek, McDermott Arroyo, Pinos River, First Fork Piedra River, Mud Spring Creek, Beaver Creek, North Fork Texas Creek, Junction Creek, Long Hollow, Fall Creek, Weasel Skin Creek, Tirbircio Creek, Dry Creek, Animas River, Grimes Creek, Taylor Creek, Plata River, Wheeler Arroyo, South Fork Texas Creek, West Fork Shearer Creek, Cherry Creek, First Fork Red Creek, Spring Creek, Salt Creek, Deadwood Creek, Castle Creek, Little Bear Creek, East Creek, Red Creek, Lightner Creek, Basin Creek, South Fork Lightner Creek, Bear Creek, San Juan Arroyo, Falls Creek and Vallecito Creek. - 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 23 at 11:29AM MDT until October 23 at 1:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 145 PM MDT. * 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. Additional thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon increase the threat for flash flooding impacts on top of flooded rivers, creeks and streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1124 AM MDT, Gauge reports indicated high accumulations of rainfall since Thursday. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area from afternoon thunderstorms. Periods of heavy rainfall are possible which increases the threat of flooding across Archuleta County where rivers are already full and exceeding their banks. Saturated soils will allow for efficient runoff and pose the threat for localized flash flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pagosa Springs, Lonetree, Chimney Rock, Juanita, Gato, Pagosa Junction, Chromo and Arboles. - 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.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 9:26AM MDT until October 23 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Western Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... Southern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until noon MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Multiple road closures are in effect county wide. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 926 AM MDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the warned area since Thursday. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Bear Creek, Red Creek, South Fork Lightner Creek, First Fork Red Creek, Mud Spring Creek, Johnny Pond Arroyo, Spring Creek, Cherry Creek, Salt Creek, Lake Creek, West Fork Shearer Creek, Dry Creek, Vallecito Creek, Tirbircio Creek, Castle Creek, Taylor Creek, True Creek, Animas River, First Fork Piedra River, Falls Creek, Wheeler Arroyo, San Juan Arroyo, Deadwood Creek, Little Bear Creek, Junction Creek, Grimes Creek, Shearer Creek, East Creek, Fall Creek, Basin Creek, North Fork Texas Creek, Lightner Creek, McDermott Arroyo, Pinos River, Los, Weasel Skin Creek, Plata River, La, South Fork Texas Creek, Long Hollow, Hay Gulch, Beaver Creek, Florida River and D Creek. - 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 23 at 9:20AM MDT until October 23 at 11:45AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 1145 AM MDT. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 919 AM MDT, Gauge reports indicated high accumulations of rainfall since Thursday. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pagosa Springs, Lonetree, Chimney Rock, Juanita, Gato, Pagosa Junction, Chromo and Arboles. - 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.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 7:43AM MDT until October 23 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Western Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... Southern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 1000 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 743 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Bear Creek, Red Creek, South Fork Lightner Creek, First Fork Red Creek, Mud Spring Creek, Johnny Pond Arroyo, Spring Creek, Cherry Creek, Salt Creek, Lake Creek, West Fork Shearer Creek, Dry Creek, Vallecito Creek, Tirbircio Creek, Castle Creek, Taylor Creek, True Creek, Animas River, First Fork Piedra River, Falls Creek, Wheeler Arroyo, San Juan Arroyo, Deadwood Creek, Little Bear Creek, Junction Creek, Grimes Creek, Shearer Creek, East Creek, Fall Creek, Basin Creek, North Fork Texas Creek, Lightner Creek, McDermott Arroyo, Pinos River, Los, Weasel Skin Creek, Plata River, La, South Fork Texas Creek, Long Hollow, Hay Gulch, Beaver Creek, Florida River and D Creek. - 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 23 at 7:28AM MDT until October 23 at 9:45AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 945 AM MDT. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 728 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pagosa Springs, Lonetree, Chimney Rock, Juanita, Gato, Pagosa Junction, Chromo and Arboles. - 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.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 5:49AM MDT until October 23 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Western Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... Southern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 800 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 545 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Johnny Pond Arroyo, Lake Creek, Shearer Creek, Florida River, Hay Gulch, True Creek, McDermott Arroyo, Pinos River, First Fork Piedra River, Mud Spring Creek, Beaver Creek, North Fork Texas Creek, Junction Creek, Long Hollow, Fall Creek, Weasel Skin Creek, Tirbircio Creek, Dry Creek, Animas River, Grimes Creek, Taylor Creek, Plata River, Wheeler Arroyo, South Fork Texas Creek, West Fork Shearer Creek, Cherry Creek, First Fork Red Creek, Spring Creek, Salt Creek, Deadwood Creek, Castle Creek, Little Bear Creek, East Creek, Red Creek, Lightner Creek, Basin Creek, South Fork Lightner Creek, Bear Creek, San Juan Arroyo, Falls Creek and Vallecito Creek. - 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 23 at 5:32AM MDT until October 23 at 7:45AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 745 AM MDT. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 530 AM MDT, Public and local law enforcement have reported numerous impacts of flooding occurring across Archuleta County. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pagosa Springs, Lonetree, Chimney Rock, Juanita, Gato, Pagosa Junction, Chromo and Arboles. - 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.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:52AM MDT until October 23 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Western Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... Southern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 600 AM MDT. * 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 348 AM 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. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Spring Creek, Red Creek, True Creek, Wheeler Arroyo, Lightner Creek, Animas River, First Fork Red Creek, Basin Creek, South Fork Texas Creek, Lake Creek, Weasel Skin Creek, Deadwood Creek, Vallecito Creek, Florida River, Beaver Creek, Junction Creek, San Juan Arroyo, West Fork Shearer Creek, Falls Creek, Taylor Creek, Castle Creek, Plata River, First Fork Piedra River, Dry Creek, South Fork Lightner Creek, Little Bear Creek. - 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 23 at 1:46AM MDT until October 23 at 4:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Western Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... Southern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 400 AM MDT. * 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 146 AM 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. - This includes the following streams and drainages... La Plata River, Animas River, Vallecito Creek, Taylor Creek, Los Pinos River, Florida River, and First Fork Piedra River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Durango, La Plata, Falfa, Hesperus, Bondad, Breen, Mayday, Kline, Marvel, Redmesa and Vallecito. - Flooding along the Animas River, including areas on the north side of Durango, is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Rivers and streams will continue to rise through the night, with peak flow expected Friday afternoon. - 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 11:51PM MDT until October 24 at 12:19AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Colorado... San Juan River at Pagosa Springs affecting Archuleta County. For the San Juan River...including Pagosa Springs, Bluff...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...San Juan River at Pagosa Springs. * WHEN...Until late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, Water has reached the foundations of some homes in the San Juan River Ranch northeast of Pagosa Springs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 PM MDT Thursday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 PM MDT Thursday was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 15.0 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening to 8.0 feet Saturday evening. It will rise to 8.1 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.5 feet on 06/29/1927. - 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 Friday night at 1230 AM MDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 22 at 9:44PM MDT until October 23 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Western Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... Southern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 200 AM MDT. * 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 939 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. - This includes the following streams and drainages... La Plata River, Animas River, Vallecito Creek, Taylor Creek, Los Pinos River, Florida River, and First Fork Piedra River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Durango, La Plata, Falfa, Hesperus, Bondad, Breen, Mayday, Kline, Marvel, Redmesa and Vallecito. - Flooding along the Animas River, including areas on the north side of Durango, is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Rivers and streams will continue to rise through the night, with peak flow expected Friday afternoon. - 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 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.

“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.