Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 25 at 3:41PM MDT until July 25 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 2:41pm
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Colorado, including the following
counties, Garfield and Rio Blanco.
* WHEN...Until 645 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 337 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.7 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.3 to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Southwestern Rio Blanco and Western
Garfield Counties on Missouri and Evacuation Creeks.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Back roads in the area may be prone to rockslides and mudslides in
heavy rain. Stay alert for rocks and debris on roads, and avoid
driving on flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Garfield, CO; Rio Blanco, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov