Flood Warning for La Plata, CO
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- La Plata
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall across the area is occurring. Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Where: South Central La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... When: Until 1000 PM MDT Friday.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Bulletin 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
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- Alert
Flood Warning issued October 22 at 9:56PM MDT until October 23 at 10:00PM MDT 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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