Key facts
- Alert
- Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Grand Junction CO
- Areas
- Archuleta, CO; Hinsdale, CO; La Plata, CO
- Places
- Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, La Plata, Falfa, Oxford, Bondad, Hesperus, Breen, Vallecito, Mayday, Kline
- In effect
- until 3:30 PM MDT, Oct 25, 2026
What the National Weather Service says
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.”
NWS Grand Junction CO, Flood Warning, 3:31 PM MDT Oct 24, 2026 · official alert
“Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding.”
NWS Grand Junction CO, Flood Warning, 3:31 PM MDT Oct 24, 2026 · official alert
“Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.”
NWS Grand Junction CO, Flood Warning, 3:31 PM MDT Oct 24, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive into flooded roads. The National Weather Service says most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.
Numerous roads are closed and low-water crossings may not be passable. Never drive around barricades. Choose another route or wait until water goes down.
Stay away from rivers, creeks and streams, which could rise further. Move to higher ground if water is approaching your location.
Check road conditions before travel. The National Weather Service says an additional 0.5 to 1 inch of rain is possible in the warned area.
Context
Flood-insurance claims count only insured homes and businesses, so they show a partial picture of past flooding. FEMA records list 67 claims in La Plata County between 1979 and 2025, 10 in Archuleta County between 1998 and 2025, and 1 in Hinsdale County in 1999.
The FEMA data shows no disaster declarations for these three counties.
Updates
- The flood warning is no longer in effect.
- NWS Grand Junction CO issued the flood warning until 3:30 PM MDT.
History here
Archuleta County: 10 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1998, most recent 2025.
Hinsdale County: 1 flood insurance claim in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1999, most recent 1999.
La Plata County: 67 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1979, most recent 2025.
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Questions
- Is there a flood warning in Durango, Colorado?
- Yes. The National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning that includes Durango and La Plata County, in effect until 3:30 PM MDT Sunday.
- Which areas are affected by the flood warning in southwestern Colorado?
- The warning covers northwestern Archuleta County, southwestern Hinsdale County and La Plata County. Places named include Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Hesperus and Vallecito.
- How much rain has fallen and is more expected?
- Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen since Thursday morning. The National Weather Service says another 0.5 to 1 inch is possible, which could cause additional rises in rivers, creeks and streams.
Sources
- NWS Grand Junction CO: Flood Warning, Oct 24, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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