Flood Warning for Archuleta County, Colorado

In effect until 7:04 PM MST, Monday, November 2, 2026.

Issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Junction at 9:30 AM MST, Sunday, November 1, 2026.

The Weather Service's text

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado...

San Juan River at Pagosa Springs affecting Archuleta County.

.Significant and historic flooding is possible along the San Juan River at Pagosa Springs. Widespread rainfall is expected to begin early Sunday morning and continue through Monday morning. Excessive runoff will also increase flooding risks. The region should prepare for a dangerous and impactful flood event.

For the San Juan River...including Pagosa Springs...major flooding is forecast. This is a particularly dangerous situation.

WHAT...Major flooding caused by excessive rainfall is forecast along the San Juan River. This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation.

WHERE...San Juan River at Pagosa Springs.

WHEN...Until Monday evening.

IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Access roads to the San Juan River Ranch are flooded. Some homes are inaccessible.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM MST Sunday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 22.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.8 feet on 10/05/1911. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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.

Heed any evacuation orders from local authorities.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/gjt.

The next statement will be issued Monday evening at 715 PM MST.