Durango, CO 81301 Weather Alerts

La Plata County6:22 AM MDT37.29°N, 107.86°W

Flood Warning

Severe · Expected

Until 8:00 AM Fri·Issued 5:56 AM Fri Oct 23·NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 5:56AM MDT until October 23 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Details

What: Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

Where: Southeastern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado...

When: Until 800 AM MDT.

Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding with road washouts also occurring. Streams and dry washes continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

Additional details: - At 555 AM MDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Spring Creek, Salt Creek, Pinos River, Los, Little Bear Creek, Dry Creek, Hayden Creek, Rock Creek, Ute Creek, Florida River, Beaver Creek, Bear Creek and Crowbar Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bayfield, Ignacio, Oxford, Tiffany and Allison. - 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.

Areas: La Plata, CO

Flood Warning

Severe · Expected

Until 8:00 AM Fri·Issued 5:49 AM Fri Oct 23·NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 5:49AM MDT until October 23 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Details

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 800 AM MDT.

Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

Additional details: - At 545 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Johnny Pond Arroyo, Lake Creek, Shearer Creek, Florida River, Hay Gulch, True Creek, McDermott Arroyo, Pinos River, First Fork Piedra River, Mud Spring Creek, Beaver Creek, North Fork Texas Creek, Junction Creek, Long Hollow, Fall Creek, Weasel Skin Creek, Tirbircio Creek, Dry Creek, Animas River, Grimes Creek, Taylor Creek, Plata River, Wheeler Arroyo, South Fork Texas Creek, West Fork Shearer Creek, Cherry Creek, First Fork Red Creek, Spring Creek, Salt Creek, Deadwood Creek, Castle Creek, Little Bear Creek, East Creek, Red Creek, Lightner Creek, Basin Creek, South Fork Lightner Creek, Bear Creek, San Juan Arroyo, Falls Creek and Vallecito Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Durango, La Plata, Falfa, Hesperus, Bondad, Breen, Mayday, Kline, Marvel, Redmesa and Vallecito. - 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 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.

Areas: Archuleta, CO; Hinsdale, CO; La Plata, CO

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 12:00 AM Sat·Issued 9:50 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Watch issued October 22 at 9:50PM MDT until October 24 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Details

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 Friday evening.

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 Friday afternoon. Rivers and creeks may still experience high waters even after rainfall has ended. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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.

Areas: Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide; Northwestern 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

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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