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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
950 PM MDT Thu Oct 22 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
950 PM MDT Thu Oct 22 2026

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* 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 Friday evening.

* 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 Friday 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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BW

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
352 AM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026

COC007-053-067-231200-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Archuleta CO-Hinsdale CO-La Plata CO-
352 AM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* 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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3700 10826 3717 10824 3730 10810 3740 10808
      3739 10769 3754 10754 3753 10746 3734 10746
      3727 10777 3700 10780


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TGR

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
352 AM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026

COC067-231200-
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La Plata CO-
352 AM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
  continues.

* WHERE...Southeastern 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. Numerous roads
  remain closed due to flooding with road washouts also occurring.
  Streams and dry washes continue to rise due to excess runoff from
  earlier rainfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 352 AM MDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the
    warned area. Flooding is already occurring. Between 1.5 and 2
    inches of rain have fallen.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Dry Creek, Florida River, Little Bear Creek, Ute Creek, Spring
    Creek, Crowbar Creek, Bear Creek, Rock Creek, Hayden Creek, Salt
    Creek, Beaver Creek and Pinos River, Los.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Bayfield, Ignacio, Oxford, Tiffany and Allison.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3727 10777 3733 10748 3725 10748 3700 10749
      3700 10780


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TGR

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

COC067-240400-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
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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DB

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