LA PLATA, CO — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Colorado...
La Plata River at Hesperus affecting La Plata County.
For the La Plata River...including Hesperus...Minor flooding is forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/gjt.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM MST.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...La Plata River at Hesperus.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM MST Monday the stage was 5.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM MST Monday was 5.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling below action stage by Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.8 feet on 05/21/2005. - 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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