Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 24 at 2:37PM MDT until July 24 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows are possible, flooding
caused by excessive rainfall over the Gold Mountain Fire Burn Scar
is possible.
* WHERE...Gold Mountain Fire Burn Scar in Ouray County Colorado,
including Dexter and Cutler Creek drainages and Highway 550.
* WHEN...Until 630 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 235 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms in the area. If thunderstorms develop over the
Gold Mountain burn scar, debris flows are likely within
Cutler and Dexter Creek drainages, including Highway 550.
- 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