Colorado Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 07/18/2026 13:37

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued July 18 at 2:37PM MDT until July 18 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows are possible, flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray County Colorado, including Dexter and Cutler Creeks and Highway 550. * WHEN...Until 730 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 234 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - 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