Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO
⏳ In force until Sat 24 Oct, 07:00 📍 Archuleta, CO (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
* WHAT...Small stream and river flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is expected, especially along the San Juan River down to the Navajo River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1107 AM MDT, …
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlood Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaArchuleta, CO
Issuing authorityNWS Grand Junction CO
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-22T11:13:00-06:00
Effective2026-10-22T11:13:00-06:00
Onset2026-10-22T11:13:00-06:00
Expires2026-10-23T22:00:00-06:00
📋 Official instructions
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. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b5df94325ebef6261c4550d49657ba95b6ea5e01.001.1
Message typeAlert
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- 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. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
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- * WHAT...Small stream and river flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
- * WHERE...South Central Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado...
- * WHEN...Until 1000 PM MDT Friday.
- * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is expected, especially along the San Juan River down to the Navajo River.
- * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- - At 1107 AM MDT, …
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