ModerateFloodActiveNWS Grand Junction CO
Flood Watch
Archuleta County · Started Oct 20, 2026 at 11:13 AM · Updated 49m ago
Archuleta Countyarea
Oct 20, 2026, 11:13 AMeffective
Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AMexpires
NWS Grand Junction COsource
Warned area as issued by the National Weather Service
Full advisory
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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, recently burned areas, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Strong thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain could develop Wednesday afternoon, followed by widespread moderate to heavy rainfall from a surge of tropical moisture Wednesday night through Friday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood