HighFloodActiveNWS Grand Junction CO
Flood Warning
La Plata County · Started Oct 22, 2026 at 9:56 PM · Updated 1h ago
La Plata Countyarea
Oct 22, 2026, 9:56 PMeffective
Oct 23, 2026, 10:00 PMexpires
NWS Grand Junction COsource
Warned area as issued by the National Weather Service
Full advisory
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall across the area is occurring.
WHERE
South Central La Plata County in southwestern Colorado...
WHEN
Until 1000 PM MDT Friday.
IMPACTS
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- At 948 PM MDT, Gauge reports the La Plata River has risen above flood stage due to heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen across the area over the past two days. - This includes the La Plata River and the surrounding low areas near the river. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hesperus. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood