LA PLATA, CO — * 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
Flooding in La Plata, CO can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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