Flood Watch | Safety & Alerts

Archuleta Countyarea

Oct 20, 2026, 9:53 PMeffective

Oct 21, 2026, 12:45 PMexpires

NWS Grand Junction COsource

Warned area as issued by the National Weather Service

Full advisory

WHAT

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

WHERE

Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah.

WHEN

From Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning.

IMPACTS

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recent burn scars and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

- Strong thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain could develop Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Widespread moderate to heavy rainfall will also occur from a surge of tropical moisture arriving tomorrow and lingering through Friday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Updates

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15m ago · Oct 21, 2026, 12:30 AM
Update for: Flood Watch issued October 20 at 9:53PM MDT until October 23 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
WHERE
Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah.
WHEN
From Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning.
IMPACTS
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recent burn scars and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Strong thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain could develop Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Widespread moderate to heavy rainfall will also occur from a surge of tropical moisture arriving tomorrow and lingering through Friday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity: warning Expires: 2026-10-21 18:45:00

Advisory issued through the National Weather Service feed. For life-threatening emergencies call 911.