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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1159 AM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026

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Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-Northwest San Juan
Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-Paradox Valley/Lower
Dolores River-Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Arches/Grand Flat-La Sal and
Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Ridgway, Loghill Village, Telluride, Mountain
Village, Ouray, Lake City, Sawpit, Pagosa Springs, Silverton, Rico,
Nucla, Naturita, Norwood, Slick Rock, Cortez, Mancos, Dolores, Dove
Creek, Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Blanding, Oljato-Monument Valley,
Goulding, Bluff, Tselakai Dezza, Aneth, Montezuma Creek, Mexican Hat,
Halchita, White Mesa, Moab, Green River, Castle Valley, Monticello,
La Sal, Eastland, Spanish Valley, Fry Canyon, and Canyonlands
National Park
1159 AM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following
  areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San
  Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and Utah,
  including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat,
  Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and
  Southeast Utah.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, recent burn scars and other low-lying and
  flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm
  drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Flooding is imminent or ongoing with additional rounds of showers
    and thunderstorms expected through Saturday afternoon. Rivers and
    creeks may still experience high waters even after rainfall has
    ended.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

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KS

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
357 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026

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Archuleta CO-Hinsdale CO-La Plata CO-
357 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* 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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3700 10826 3717 10824 3730 10810 3740 10808
      3739 10769 3754 10754 3753 10746 3700 10749


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ERW

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
956 PM MDT Thu Oct 22 2026

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La Plata CO-
956 PM MDT Thu Oct 22 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall across the area is
  occurring.

* WHERE...South Central La Plata 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 imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 948 PM MDT, Gauge reports the La Plata River has risen above
    flood stage due to heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to
    begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
    rain have fallen across the area over the past two days.
  - This includes the La Plata River and the surrounding low areas
    near the river.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Hesperus.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3734 10807 3729 10805 3727 10804 3719 10810
      3715 10817 3714 10815 3720 10806 3726 10802
      3732 10804 3735 10806


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