Flood Advisory for La Plata, CO
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- La Plata
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Where: La Plata River at Hesperus and downstream to the state line. When: From this evening to Tuesday morning.
What the bulletin says to do
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/gjt. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 800 AM MST.
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Bulletin details
...The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Colorado... La Plata River at Hesperus affecting La Plata County. For the La Plata River...including Hesperus...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...La Plata River at Hesperus and downstream to the state line. * WHEN...From this evening to Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 9:30 PM MST Monday the stage was 5.3 feet. Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.9 feet Monday, November 09. Action stage is 5.0 feet. Flood stage is 5.5 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued November 2 at 9:48PM MST until November 3 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Grand Junction CO. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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