Flood Warning
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1212 AM MDT Sat Oct 24 2026
COC021-241915-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Conejos CO-
1212 AM MDT Sat Oct 24 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Conejos County in south central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 115 PM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1210 AM MDT, Gauge reports indicated increased water flows
from heavy rain over the San Juan Mountains. Flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Manassa, Sanford, Antonito, Romeo, Conejos, Ortiz, Bountiful and
Cumbres Pass.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3734 10575 3732 10575 3732 10574 3731 10574
3730 10574 3730 10573 3727 10573 3727 10581
3719 10587 3700 10588 3699 10622 3699 10647
3717 10646 3717 10620 3721 10612 3726 10597
3733 10585
$$
Simcoe
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1131 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...
San Juan River At Farmington affecting San Juan County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at noon MDT.
&&
NMC045-241800-
/O.CON.KABQ.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-261025T1800Z/
/FRMN5.3.ER.000000T0000Z.261023T1700Z.261024T2106Z.NR/
1131 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Major flooding continues, though the river has likely
crested and will slowly fall. This is the flood of record.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Farmington.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data, though it is likely the river
has crested and has begun to fall.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 3.1 feet Wednesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.3
feet on 09/06/1909.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
All Times MDT Fld Observed Forecasts (12 am)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
San Juan River
Farmington 8.5 MSG unknown 6.4 4.7 3.7
&&
LAT...LON 3668 10781 3666 10808 3675 10868 3679 10866
3672 10783
$$
34
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1127 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...
La Plata River Below Redmesa affecting San Juan County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at noon MDT.
&&
NMC045-241800-
/O.CON.KABQ.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-261024T1800Z/
/LPSC2.2.ER.261024T0515Z.261024T0600Z.261024T1622Z.NR/
1127 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of
record.
* WHERE...La Plata River below Redmesa.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was unknown, though is likely
near crest.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8
feet on 08/26/1934.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
All Times MDT Fld Observed Forecasts (12 am)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
La Plata River
Redmesa 9.0 unk Fri 11 pm 5.7 4.7 4.4
&&
LAT...LON 3700 10817 3689 10815 3673 10823 3674 10828
3689 10823 3700 10820
$$
34
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1121 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Colorado...
San Juan River at Pagosa Springs affecting Archuleta County.
For the San Juan River...including Pagosa Springs...Major flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/gjt.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 300 PM MDT.
&&
COC007-242100-
/O.EXT.KGJT.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-261024T2100Z/
/PSPC2.3.ER.261022T2310Z.261023T1130Z.261024T0833Z.NO/
1121 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Pagosa Springs.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Inundation of River Center Park and water
will approach the shopping complexes adjacent to the park, north of
East Pagosa Street. Water spreads across the backyards of homes
along Hermosa Street and inundation of the bike path adjacent to
the river can be expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 11.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:00 PM MDT Friday was 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 6.0 feet Wednesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3738 10682 3723 10698 3715 10701 3715 10708
3738 10700
$$
TGR
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1118 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...
Animas River At Farmington affecting San Juan County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at noon MDT.
&&
NMC045-241800-
/O.CON.KABQ.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-261025T1800Z/
/ARFN5.2.ER.261023T1928Z.261024T0800Z.261025T0135Z.NO/
1118 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Animas River at Farmington.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The riverwalk area in Farmington is flooded
and should be avoided. Water levels have not been this high since
the flood of 1927.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was unknown, though the river is
likely near crest around 12 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Saturday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0
feet on 05/14/1941.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
All Times MDT Fld Observed Forecasts (12 am)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Animas River
Farmington 10.0 unk Fri 11 pm 9.4 7.9 6.9
&&
LAT...LON 3700 10786 3691 10784 3671 10819 3672 10822
3694 10791 3700 10787
$$
34
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1044 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
COC079-105-241815-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mineral CO-Rio Grande CO-
1044 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues along the
Rio Grande river and downstream waterways.
* WHERE...Southeastern Mineral County and Rio Grande County...
* WHEN...Until 1215 PM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding will continue along the Rio Grande from above
South Fork to Monte Vista through Saturday morning. Several roads
remain closed and housing areas evaacuated due to high water. While
the upper reaches of the Rio Grande from South Fork to Del Norte
should see steadily decreasing water levels, river levels will
continue to rise between Del Norte to Monte Vista as the runoff
flows downstream.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1032 PM MDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the
warned area. Flooding is already occurring.
- Highway 160 remains closed between South Fork and Wolf Creek
pass. Please heed all road closuers.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Monte Vista, Del Norte and South Fork.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 3743 10668 3751 10681 3758 10684 3772 10673
3774 10668 3773 10635 3760 10608 3754 10609
3740 10634 3740 10648 3740 10650 3740 10660
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1016 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...
San Juan River At Shiprock affecting San Juan County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 1215 PM MDT.
&&
NMC045-241815-
/O.CON.KABQ.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-261025T1900Z/
/SHRN5.3.ER.261023T1004Z.261024T1600Z.261025T0843Z.UU/
1016 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Shiprock.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 17.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 PM MDT Friday was 17.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.7 feet
late tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.5 feet.
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
All Times MDT Fld Observed Forecasts (12 am)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
San Juan River
Shiprock 15.5 17.3 Fri 10 pm 16.6 11.1 10.0
&&
LAT...LON 3675 10868 3687 10893 3698 10904 3700 10898
3679 10866
$$
Guyer
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
804 PM MST Fri Oct 23 2026
AZC005-017-250700-
/O.CON.KFGZ.FA.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261025T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Coconino AZ-Navajo AZ-
804 PM MST Fri Oct 23 2026 /904 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026/
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST /1 AM MDT/
SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall on Wednesday and
Thursday continues.
* WHERE...The Little Colorado River from Winslow to Leupp.
* WHEN...Until midnight MST Saturday Night /100 AM MDT Sunday/.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Little Colorado River is imminent or
occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 750 PM MST /850 PM MDT/, Elevated flow continues near Winslow
to Leupp. Elevated flow is forecast to continue through at least
Saturday evening.
- For Little Colorado at Winslow:
At 7:00pm MST /8:00pm MDT/ the stage was 18.06 feet.
Flood Stage is 19.0 feet.
Forecast: A crest near 18 feet is expected at 8:00pm MST /9:00pm
MDT/ Friday.
Impacts:
At 17.0 feet: Downstream, the approaches to the bridge over the
river on Navajo Route 71 near Bird Springs will flood, and Leupp
will be within 3 feet of flooding problems. The river will crest
at Navajo Route 71 approximately 18 hours after the river crests
at Winslow. Minor lowland overflow on right bank at Winslow.
At 18.0 feet: Flow above this level for approximately 6 hours or
more may cause erosion to the levee and eventual leakage or
failure.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Leupp, Birdsprings, Bushman Acres, Homolovi Ruins State Park.
- Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away or be swept away! The banks of rivers are unstable and
unsafe during any flooding event.
Low water crossings will become dangerous. Do not attempt to cross
flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
&&
LAT...LON 3525 11075 3521 11068 3519 11067 3516 11064
3500 11062 3498 11048 3496 11048 3498 11064
3504 11068 3513 11068 3525 11085 3526 11091
3526 11096 3534 11103 3530 11096 3528 11079
$$
JJ
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
724 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...
Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at noon MDT.
&&
NMC039-241800-
/O.CON.KABQ.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-261025T0600Z/
/CMTN5.1.ER.261023T0450Z.261023T0815Z.261024T1700Z.NO/
724 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Properties in the flood plain along the Rio
Chama and near the junction of the Rio Ojo Caliente will see water
in their yards. Impacts can include bank erosion and damage to
wells and septic tanks. These impacts will increase in severity at
higher river levels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 6.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM MDT Friday was 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.8 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.7
feet on 05/22/1995.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
All Times MDT Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Rio Chama
Chamita 6.0 6.5 Fri 7 pm 5.6 4.7 4.5
&&
LAT...LON 3608 10615 3610 10611 3606 10607 3603 10610
$$
34
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
712 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County.
.High flows and flooding will continue along the Rio Grande through
Del Norte. The river levels will continue to fall but remain in
minor flood stage into Saturday morning.
For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 715 AM MDT.
&&
COC105-241315-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-261025T0400Z/
/DNRC2.1.ER.261023T0806Z.261023T1801Z.261024T1600Z.UU/
712 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande near Del Norte.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Moderate Flood. Water flows over low spots
in Hanna Lane Road west of Del Norte. Water threatens homes and RV
park near Del Norte Park in Del Norte. Homes near First Street and
the Oak Street Bridge on Colorado Highway 112 are threatened by
high water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:46 PM MDT Friday the stage was 6.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:46 PM MDT Friday was 6.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 3.2 feet Wednesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.4
feet on 06/29/1927.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3772 10646 3772 10636 3767 10621 3762 10627
3765 10636 3765 10646
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
618 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...
Animas River Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at noon MDT.
&&
NMC045-241800-
/O.CON.KABQ.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-261024T1800Z/
/CDRC2.2.ER.261023T1533Z.261024T0030Z.261024T1300Z.NR/
618 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...The river is near crest. Moderate flooding is occurring.
This approaches the flood of record. The river will gradually fall
through Saturday morning.
* WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, The river would be near an all time high.
Areas along the river that never before experienced flooding will
likely be inundated as water levels continue to rise.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 11.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:00 PM MDT Friday was 11.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue to fall Saturday afternoon.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5
feet on 06/19/1949.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
All Times MDT Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Animas River
Cedar Hill 10.5 11.9 Fri 5 pm 8.8 7.6 6.7
&&
LAT...LON 3700 10784 3691 10782 3671 10817 3673 10822
3694 10791 3700 10788
$$
34
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
409 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
COC077-085-UTC019-251600-
/O.NEW.KGJT.FA.W.0022.261023T2209Z-261025T1600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mesa CO-Montrose CO-Grand UT-
409 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Along the Dolores River from Bedrock to the confluence with
the Colorado River in:
Southwestern Mesa County in west central Colorado...
West Central Montrose County in west central Colorado...
East Central Grand County in east central Utah...
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding along the Dolores River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 408 PM MDT, Flooding is expected along the Dolores River.
Highway 141 could see impacts along the river as well as the 141
bridge through Gateway. Water levels are forecast to continue to
rise through Gateway this evening and peak overnight. The river
is running fast and high.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Dolores River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Gateway and Highway 141
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
&&
LAT...LON 3868 10906 3872 10913 3881 10931 3887 10927
3877 10903 3868 10893 3838 10877 3835 10883
$$
ERW
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
357 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
COC007-053-067-242145-
/O.NEW.KGJT.FA.W.0021.261023T2157Z-261024T2145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Archuleta CO-Hinsdale CO-La Plata CO-
357 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northwestern Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado...
Southwestern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado...
La Plata County in southwestern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 345 PM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations continues. Several structures are
flooded, and numerous roads remain closed due to widespread
flooding impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 350 PM MDT, emergency management reported numerous reports of
damage and flooding impacts. Rivers continue to run fast and high
and will be slow to recede. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to
1 inch are possible across the warned area from thunderstorms
developing this afternoon, overnight and redeveloping tomorrow.
Periods of heavy rainfall will increase the threat of flooding
and flash flooding .
- This includes the following rivers...
Animas River, La Plata, Los Pinos, and Vallecito Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, La Plata, Falfa, Oxford, Bondad,
Hesperus, Breen, Vallecito, Mayday, Kline, Marvel, Tiffany,
Allison and Redmesa.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 10826 3717 10824 3730 10810 3740 10808
3739 10769 3754 10754 3753 10746 3700 10749
$$
ERW
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
346 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
COC083-UTC037-261500-
/O.NEW.KGJT.FA.W.0020.261023T2146Z-261026T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Montezuma CO-San Juan UT-
346 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing
* WHERE...Western Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado...
Southern San Juan County in southeastern Utah...
* WHEN...Until 900 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding along San Juan River is occurring. Low-water
crossing are inundated with water and may not be passable. The
river is running fast and high. Do not attempt to cross.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 342 PM MDT, The San Juan River is forecast to crest tonight
around midnight between Bluff and Mexican Hat. A second rise and
higher crest is forecast along the San Juan River, peaking at
Mexican Hat Sunday Monday.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
San Juan River
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mexican Hat, Tselakai Dezza, Bluff, Halchita, Montezuma Creek and
Aneth.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
&&
LAT...LON 3729 11024 3730 11014 3720 11001 3721 10995
3724 10995 3730 11007 3733 11024 3729 11064
3739 11020 3721 10982 3734 10949 3723 10915
3700 10895 3700 10914 3721 10943 3709 10992
3725 11028
$$
ERW
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
339 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
COC007-242145-
/O.NEW.KGJT.FA.W.0019.261023T2139Z-261024T2145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Archuleta CO-
339 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM MDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 345 PM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations continues. Several structures are
flooded, and numerous roads remain closed due to flooding impacts
county wide. Additional thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon.
increase the threat for flash flooding impacts on top of flooded
rivers, creeks and streams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 335 PM MDT, emergency management reported numerous reports of
damage and flooding impacts. Rivers continue to run fast and high
and will be slow to recede.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible across
Archuleta County from thunderstorms developing this afternoon,
overnight and redeveloping tomorrow. Periods of heavy rainfall
will increase the threat of flooding and flash flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pagosa Springs, Lonetree, Chimney Rock, Juanita, Gato, Pagosa
Junction, Chromo and Arboles.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
&&
LAT...LON 3739 10713 3739 10681 3740 10679 3740 10668
3723 10668 3720 10660 3714 10659 3702 10649
3699 10648 3699 10687 3700 10688 3700 10748
3742 10748 3742 10713
$$
ERW
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
737 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in New
Mexico...
Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at noon MDT.
&&
NMC039-241800-
/O.CON.KABQ.FL.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-261024T1800Z/
/RCAN5.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
737 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Rio Chama above Abiquiu.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 10.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a
maximum value of 10.4 feet tomorrow morning.
- Action stage is 10.2 feet.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
All Times MDT Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Rio Chama
Abiquiu 11.0 10.0 Fri 7 pm 9.3 8.5 7.7
&&
LAT...LON 3656 10671 3639 10667 3633 10657 3629 10661
3635 10671 3655 10677
$$
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Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1045 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
NMZ203-204-210>219-221>224-227>229-232-233-237>240-241800-
/O.EXB.KABQ.FA.A.0026.261024T1200Z-261025T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Far Northwest Highlands-Northwest Highlands-Tusas Mountains
Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta
Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Southern Sangre de
Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio
Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio
Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-Sandia and
Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Central
Highlands-South Central Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-De Baca County-Chaves
County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1045 PM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MDT SATURDAY THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, and southeast New Mexico, including the following areas,
in central New Mexico, Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County,
Estancia Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque
Metro Area, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood and
South Central Highlands. In east central New Mexico, De Baca County
and Guadalupe County. In north central New Mexico, Sangre de Cristo
Mountains, Espanola Valley, Far Northwest Highlands, Glorieta Mesa
Including Glorieta Pass, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands,
Santa Fe Metro Area, Tusas Mountains Including Chama and Upper Rio
Grande Valley. In northeast New Mexico, Eastern San Miguel County,
Far Northeast Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton
Pass and Northeast Highlands. In southeast New Mexico, Chaves
County Plains and Southwest Chaves County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM MDT Saturday through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms will redevelop early Saturday and
expand in coverage though the afternoon. Rainfall rates in excess
of 1 inch per hour may cause flash flooding on already saturated
soils. Arroyos, small streams and channels may quickly rise with
water from heavy rainfall. Repeated rounds of storms will
increase the risk for flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1159 AM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
COZ017>023-UTZ022-027>029-242015-
/O.EXT.KGJT.FA.A.0010.000000T0000Z-261025T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-Northwest San Juan
Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-Paradox Valley/Lower
Dolores River-Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Arches/Grand Flat-La Sal and
Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Ridgway, Loghill Village, Telluride, Mountain
Village, Ouray, Lake City, Sawpit, Pagosa Springs, Silverton, Rico,
Nucla, Naturita, Norwood, Slick Rock, Cortez, Mancos, Dolores, Dove
Creek, Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Blanding, Oljato-Monument Valley,
Goulding, Bluff, Tselakai Dezza, Aneth, Montezuma Creek, Mexican Hat,
Halchita, White Mesa, Moab, Green River, Castle Valley, Monticello,
La Sal, Eastland, Spanish Valley, Fry Canyon, and Canyonlands
National Park
1159 AM MDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
* 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...Through Sunday 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...
- Flooding is imminent or ongoing with additional rounds of showers
and thunderstorms expected through Saturday afternoon. Rivers and
creeks may still experience high waters even after rainfall has
ended.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
KS
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1245 AM MDT Sat Oct 24 2026
COZ058>089-093>099-251300-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1245 AM MDT Sat Oct 24 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across the area
today and tonight, with some of the thunderstorms across the far
eastern plains possibly becoming strong to severe. Main threats
from thunderstorms will be wind gusts to 50 mph, small hail and
cloud to ground lightning. Some of the stronger storms, especially
east and south of a line from Eads to La Junta to Trinidad, will
be capable of producing wind gusts to 60 mph, hail up to one inch
in diameter, cloud to ground lightning and periods of moderate to
heavy rainfall.
Flooding is ongoing across portions of the eastern San Juan
Mountains and the Upper Rio Grande Valley, though flood waters are
gradually starting to drop. Additional precipitation is expected
across the entire area today through Sunday, but rainfall totals
should amount to around half an inch over the next 24 hours and
additional warnings are not anticipated.
Snow levels are forecast to slowly lower, and mountain peaks may
see fresh snow this afternoon through Sunday morning totaling 5 to
as high as 8 inches.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
Widespread showers and thunderstorms will continue across the region
on Sunday, though activity will shift east through the day, and the
strongest storms with the greatest rainfall will be closer to the
eastern border through the late afternoon and evening. Additional
light snow amounts will be possible across mountain peaks through
Sunday morning.
Lingering showers and storms are expected across the far eastern
plains through Monday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be possible over portions of the region.
$$
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