Flood Warning for La Plata, CO
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What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. 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. Where: South Central La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... When: Until 315 PM MST Tuesday.
What the bulletin says 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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 315 PM MST Tuesday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 820 PM MST, The stage at Durango was approaching the minor flood stage of 8 feet and the stage at Cedar Hill near the stateline was near major stage at 12.5 feet. Forecast...the river is expected to continue to fall below flood stage at Durango by late evening. This water will continue to work downstream. The Cedar Hill gauge is forecast to drop below flood stage by late Tuesday afternoon. Flood stage at Cedar Hill is 10.5 feet. This includes the following streams and drainages... Lightner Creek, Basin Creek and Animas River. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Areas near Durango south to Bondad and the stateline. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued November 2 at 8:26PM MST until November 3 at 3:15PM 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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