Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued October 23 at 7:28AM MDT until October 23 at
Affecting Archuleta, CO
In effect until: Oct 23, 2026, 3:45 PM
Archuleta, CO
Likely impact in Archuleta, CO; effects through 3:45 PM.
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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 945 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Several structures are flooded, and numerous roads remain closed due to flooding impacts county wide. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 728 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - 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™