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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...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 200 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is ongoing. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding impacts with road and culvert washouts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1151 AM MDT, Flooding impacts are ongoing. Minor rainfall amounts are expected this afternoon. - This includes but is not limited to the following streams anddrainages... Florida River, Spring Creek, Ute Creek, Salt Creek and Dry Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bayfield, Ignacio, Oxford, Tiffany and Allison. - 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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