Resolved Nov 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM. Kept for reference.
LowFloodNWS Grand Junction CO
Flood Advisory
La Plata County · Started Nov 2, 2026 at 9:48 PM · Updated 28m ago
La Plata Countyarea
Nov 2, 2026, 9:48 PMeffective
Nov 3, 2026, 8:00 AMexpires
NWS Grand Junction COsource
Warned area as issued by the National Weather Service
Full advisory
...The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Colorado...La Plata River at Hesperus affecting La Plata County.For the La Plata River...including Hesperus...elevated river levels are forecast.
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
La Plata River at Hesperus and downstream to the state line.
WHEN
From this evening to Tuesday morning.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- At 9:30 PM MST Monday the stage was 5.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.9 feet Monday, November 09. - Action stage is 5.0 feet. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood