Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:39PM MDT until October 24 at
Affecting Archuleta, CO
In effect until: Oct 24, 2026, 9:45 PM
Archuleta, CO
Likely impact in Archuleta, CO; effects through 9:45 PM.
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.
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* 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
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™