Headline:
Ouray County IPAWS - Active Flooding - EVACUATE NOW
Event:
Evacuation Immediate
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 5:30pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
Ouray Sheriff - EVACUATION ORDER for intense flooding in area of Citadel Dr to Old School Rd east of US 550 in Ouray County in area of Ponderosa Village and Cutler Creek Dr due to intense flooding. Evacuate NOW to safety or climb to high ground. If you are trapped, dial 9-1-1. Ridgway Secondary School is evacuation center. More info - OurayCountyCO.gov
Instruction:
Ouray County Sheriff is issuing an EVACUATION ORDER for the area of Citadel Dr to Old School Rd east of US 550 in the area of Ponderosa Village and Cutler Creek Dr between Ridgway and Ouray in Ouray County due to active intense flooding. If you are home and able to, emergency services is directing residents to EVACUATE the area for your safety! Extreme flooding is occurring in this area due to heavy rain on the Gold Mtn burn scar. Please evacuate to the Ridgway Secondary School for an evacuation Center. Additional info at OurayCountyCO.gov
Condado de Ouray - INUNDACIONES - EVACUACIÓN al este de la US 550 - OurayCountyCO.gov
Sheriff de Ouray - ORDEN DE EVACUACIÓN por fuertes inundaciones en la zona comprendida entre Citadel Dr y Old School Rd, al este de la US 550, en el condado de Ouray, en la zona de Ponderosa Village y Cutler Creek Dr, debido a fuertes inundaciones. Evacúen INMEDIATAMENTE a un lugar seguro o suban a terreno elevado. Si se encuentra atrapado, marque el 9-1-1.
Area Description:
Ouray
Forcast Office:
Public Alert System
Sender:
OurayCountyOEM