Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued October 22 at 11:50PM MDT until October 23 at
Affecting La Plata, CO
In effect until: Oct 23, 2026, 8:00 AM
La Plata, CO
Likely impact in La Plata, CO; effects through 8:00 AM.
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.
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* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southeastern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 200 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 1150 PM 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... Little Bear Creek, Salt Creek, Ute Creek, Dry Creek, Crowbar Creek, Spring Creek, Bear Creek, Rock Creek, Hayden Creek, Pinos River, Los, Beaver Creek and Florida River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bayfield, Ignacio, Oxford, Tiffany and Allison. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™