Bayfield, CO Weather Alerts

La Plata County4:42 AM MDT37.23°N, 107.60°WElevation 6,900 ft

Flood Warning

Severe · Expected

Until 3:30 PM Sun·Issued 3:31 PM Sat Oct 24·NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Warning issued October 24 at 3:31PM MDT until October 25 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Where: Northwestern Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southwestern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... La Plata County in southwestern Colorado...

When: Until 330 PM MDT Sunday.

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. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

Additional details: - At 329 PM MDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen since Thursday morning. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. This could cause additional rises within rivers, creeks and streams. - 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 Watch

Severe · Future

Until 12:00 AM Mon·Issued 10:01 PM Sat Oct 24·NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Watch issued October 24 at 10:01PM MDT until October 26 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 Sunday 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 Sunday 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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