Durango, CO 81301 Weather Alerts

La Plata County3:54 AM MDT37.29°N, 107.86°W

Flood Warning

Severe · Expected

Until 6:00 AM Fri·Issued 3:52 AM Fri Oct 23·NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:52AM MDT until October 23 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

Where: Western Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... Southern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado...

When: Until 600 AM MDT.

Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

Additional details: - At 348 AM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Spring Creek, Red Creek, True Creek, Wheeler Arroyo, Lightner Creek, Animas River, First Fork Red Creek, Basin Creek, South Fork Texas Creek, Lake Creek, Weasel Skin Creek, Deadwood Creek, Vallecito Creek, Florida River, Beaver Creek, Junction Creek, San Juan Arroyo, West Fork Shearer Creek, Falls Creek, Taylor Creek, Castle Creek, Plata River, First Fork Piedra River, Dry Creek, South Fork Lightner Creek, Little Bear Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Durango, La Plata, Falfa, Hesperus, Bondad, Breen, Mayday, Kline, Marvel, Redmesa and Vallecito. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

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

Flood Warning

Severe · Expected

Until 6:00 AM Fri·Issued 3:52 AM Fri Oct 23·NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:52AM MDT until October 23 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Details

What: Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

Where: Southeastern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado...

When: Until 600 AM MDT.

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 with road washouts also occurring. Streams and dry washes continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

Additional details: - At 352 AM MDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Dry Creek, Florida River, Little Bear Creek, Ute Creek, Spring Creek, Crowbar Creek, Bear Creek, Rock Creek, Hayden Creek, Salt Creek, Beaver Creek and Pinos River, Los. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bayfield, Ignacio, Oxford, Tiffany and Allison. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What 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.

Areas: La Plata, CO

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 12:00 AM Sat·Issued 9:50 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Watch issued October 22 at 9:50PM MDT until October 24 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 Friday 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 Friday 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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