Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO
⏳ In force until Mon 26 Oct, 00:30 📍 Archuleta, CO; Hinsdale, CO; La Plata, CO (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southwestern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 330 PM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads …
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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
Sent2026-10-24T15:31:00-06:00
Effective2026-10-24T15:31:00-06:00
Onset2026-10-24T15:31:00-06:00
Expires2026-10-25T15:30:00-06:00
📋 Official instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a78d65db70a62b4ca86f2ab0f3dbfe4836abe983.001.1
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.
- 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 is expected.
- * WHERE...Northwestern Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado...
- Southwestern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado...
- La Plata County in southwestern Colorado...
- * WHEN...Until 330 PM MDT Sunday.
- * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
- Numerous roads …
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