Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 24 at 3:31PM MDT until October 25 at
Affecting Archuleta, CO; Hinsdale, CO; La Plata, CO
In effect until: Oct 25, 2026, 9:30 PM
Archuleta, CO; Hinsdale, CO; La Plata, CO
Likely impact across 3 counties in CO; effects through 9:30 PM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southwestern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 330 PM MDT Sunday. * 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. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 329 PM MDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen since Thursday morning. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. This could cause additional rises within rivers, creeks and streams. - 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
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™