Flood update · Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 2:30 PM
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For flood questions, evacuation status or help, call the La Plata County emergency call center. Stay out of floodwater, even on foot.
For live alerts, download the Watch Duty app or sign up at readylaplata.org.
Affected by the flood? WRC can help.
Grants up to $500 through WRC’s Womenade program for flood-related costs. Se habla español.
Apply by Friday, November 13.
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Sign up once and you will be matched with a responding organization that needs your skills. Please do not travel to affected areas on your own.
Animas Valley residents
Evacuation and pre-evacuation orders have been issued for parts of the Animas Valley north of Durango, including areas along County Roads 202 and 203. Orders can change quickly. Check your address at lpcgov.org/flood or call 970-385-8700.
If you may need to leave, pack a go kit for at least 48 hours: medications, phone and charger, two days of clothing, important documents and pet supplies. Small pets are welcome at the Fairgrounds shelter.
Where to find help
Who is doing what across La Plata County. Resources change daily, so check lpcgov.org/flood for the latest.
Shelter tonight
La Plata County Fairgrounds (Red Cross)
2500 Main Avenue, Durango
Ignacio High School
315 Ignacio Street
Meals and food
Manna Soup Kitchen
Meals at the Fairgrounds shelter · mannasoupkitchen.org
Durango Food Bank
Bottled water
Fairgrounds Extension Building
2500 Main Avenue, during business hours
Cleanup kits
American Red Cross; The Salvation Army
Red Cross kits at the Fairgrounds Extension Building · Salvation Army Durango
Flooded car or appliances
Recla Metals (car title required)
33399 US Highway 160
Federal aid and flood insurance
FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program
May be slower due to the government shutdown · floodsmart.gov
Downed power lines
La Plata Electric Association
Call 911 if dangerous
Propane tank damage
Your propane retailer or local fire department
Mental health support
Axis Health Durango Regional Crisis Center
La Plata Counseling & Psychiatry
Riversage Family Counseling
Other ways to give
Manna Soup Kitchen and the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado La Plata Community Emergency Relief Fund are also supporting flood recovery.
Sources: La Plata County Government, City of Durango, the Durango Herald and Colorado VOAD. Conditions are changing quickly. For the latest official information, visit lpcgov.org/flood.