Flash Flood Warning for Bayfield and Ignacio Areas
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NWS Grand Junction has issued a Flash Flood Warning for West Central Archuleta County and Southeastern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado until 7:00 PM MDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Colorado
- Issued
- September 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Junction CO
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Junction CO. The alert is effective from September 14 at 4:05 PM MDT until September 14 at 7:00 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers West Central Archuleta County and Southeastern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado. Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Bayfield, Ignacio, Oxford, Falfa, Bondad, Chimney Rock and Lonetree. This includes the following streams and drainages: Squaw Creek, Florida River, Rock Creek, Cat Creek, Freeman Creek, Dry Creek, Hayden Creek, Sheep Creek, Devil Creek, Yellowjacket Creek, Dudley Creek, Elk Creek, Spring Creek, Piedra River, Pinos River, Los, Stollsteimer Creek, Indian Creek, Animas River, Ute Creek, Heflin Creek, Ignacio Creek, San Juan River, West Fork Devil Creek, Salt Creek, Crowbar Creek, Archuleta Creek, Round Meadow Creek and Beaver Creek.
What You Should Do
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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard includes life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is in effect from 4:05 PM MDT on September 14, 2026, until 7:00 PM MDT on September 14, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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