Durango, CO 81302 Weather Alerts

La Plata County5:05 PM MDT37.28°N, 107.88°W

Flood Warning

Severe · Expected

Until 3:45 PM Sat·Issued 3:57 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:57PM MDT until October 24 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Details

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

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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

Flood Warning

Severe · Expected

Until 10:00 PM Fri·Issued 9:56 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Warning issued October 22 at 9:56PM MDT until October 23 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall across the area is occurring.

Where: South Central La Plata County in southwestern Colorado...

When: Until 1000 PM MDT Friday.

Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

Additional details: - At 948 PM MDT, Gauge reports the La Plata River has risen above flood stage due to heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen across the area over the past two days. - This includes the La Plata River and the surrounding low areas near the river. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hesperus. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Areas: La Plata, CO

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 12:00 PM Sun·Issued 11:59 AM Fri Oct 23·NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Watch issued October 23 at 11:59AM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM 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 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

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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