LA PLATA, CO — * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until noon MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is ongoing. 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 924 AM MDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the warned area since Thursday. Flooding is already occurring. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Bear Creek, Pinos River, Los, Spring Creek, Little Bear Creek, Salt Creek, Ute Creek, Dry Creek, Hayden Creek, Rock Creek, Beaver Creek, Crowbar Creek and Florida River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bayfield, Ignacio, Oxford, Tiffany and Allison. - 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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