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Flood Warning
ActiveLa Plata, CO
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* 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
Instructions
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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