Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 14 at 3:18PM MDT until July 14 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 14, 2026 - 2:18pm
Expires:
July 14, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows are possible, flooding
caused by excessive rainfall over the Gold Mountain Fire is
possible.
* WHERE...Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray County Colorado, including
Dexter and Cutler Creeks and Highway 550.
* WHEN...Until 615 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall is possible over the Gold Mountain
Burn Scar which could lead to flash flooding and/or debris flows,
particularly along highway 550 between Cutler Creek and Dexter
Creek. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and
other loose materials.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 315 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in Cutler and Dexter Creeks.
- Gold Mountain Fire is the most likely place to experience
flash flooding and debris flows.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ouray.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Climb to higher ground. Avoid Cutler and Dexter Creek drainages.
Area Description:
Ouray, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov