HighFloodActiveNWS Grand Junction CO
Flood Warning
La Plata County · Started Nov 2, 2026 at 8:26 PM · Updated 26m ago
La Plata Countyarea
Nov 2, 2026, 8:26 PMeffective
Nov 3, 2026, 3:15 PMexpires
NWS Grand Junction COsource
Warned area as issued by the National Weather Service
Full advisory
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