Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued October 23 at 11:37AM MDT until October 23 at
Affecting Archuleta, CO; Hinsdale, CO; La Plata, CO
In effect until: Oct 23, 2026, 8:00 PM
Archuleta, CO; Hinsdale, CO; La Plata, CO
Likely impact across 3 counties in CO; effects through 8:00 PM.
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.
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* 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
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™