洪水警报

* 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