Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO
⏳ In force until Fri 23 Oct, 21:00 📍 Archuleta, CO; Hinsdale, CO; La Plata, CO (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Western Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... Southern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until noon MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlood Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaArchuleta, CO; Hinsdale, CO; La Plata, CO
Issuing authorityNWS Grand Junction CO
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-23T09:26:00-06:00
Effective2026-10-23T09:26:00-06:00
Onset2026-10-23T09:26:00-06:00
Expires2026-10-23T12:00:00-06:00
📋 Official instructions
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. 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.f02f40f262c07cb90bdef2768bf897e9844b347a.001.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
- * WHERE...Western Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado...
- Southern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado...
- Southern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado...
- * WHEN...Until noon MDT.
- * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring.
- Streams continue to rise due to excess…
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