NWS Grand Junction COFA.W 0013October 22, 2026
Flood Warning: Archuleta, CO
The National Weather Service office in Grand Junction issued a flood warning for Archuleta in Colorado, in force until 5:45 a.m. local time on October 23. It was the 13th areal flood warning the NWS office in Grand Junction issued in 2026. Colorado had 4 flood warnings in October 2026, against 1 in an average October of 2008-2025 (Colorado's flood warnings by year).
Warning
In force for 12 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Grand Junction CO
- Area
- Archuleta
- State
- Colorado
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 5:44 p.m. MDT, October 22, 2026
- Expires
- 5:45 a.m. MDT, October 23, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KGJT FA.W 0013
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
Flood Warnings in Colorado since 2008Every warning type in Colorado
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 545 AM MDT Friday. * 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. Streams will likely continue to rise due to excess runoff and additional rainfall expected overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 528 PM MDT, Public and local law enforcement reported numerous impacts of flooding occurring across Archuleta County. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area this evening and overnight. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pagosa Springs, Lonetree, Chimney Rock, Juanita, Gato, Pagosa Junction, Chromo and Arboles. - The San Juan River continues to rise, and is expected to exceed Major Flood Stage late this evening and overnight. This flood warning extends to tributaries, streams, creeks and low-land areas beyond the San Juan River. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What the agency told people to do
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.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.