Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued November 2 at 8:26PM MST until November 3 at
Affecting La Plata, CO
In effect until: Nov 3, 2026, 10:15 PM
La Plata, CO
Likely impact in La Plata, CO; effects through 10:15 PM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
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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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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™