Flood Warning for La Plata County, Colorado

In effect until 10:00 PM MST, Monday, November 2, 2026.

Issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Junction at 2:20 PM MST, Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Places in the warning: Animas River, Lightner Creek and Basin Creek.

The Weather Service's text

WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

WHERE...South Central La Plata County in southwestern Colorado...

WHEN...Until 1000 PM MST Monday.

IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 218 PM MST, satellite estimates and river gauge data near Cedar Hill, NM indicate heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Animas River, Lightner Creek and Basin Creek.

- At 1:00 PM MST Sunday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tonight to a crest of 11.2 feet by early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday night. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4 feet on 06/19/1949. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Durango and Bondad. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.