Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 26 at 1:21PM MDT until July 26 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 12:21pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 4:15pm
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... and
Cow Creek.
* WHEN...Until 515 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. Cow creek may also be affected. The debris flow can consist
of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 111 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...
Gold Mountain Burn Scar, including Cow Creek, and along
highway 550 between Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek.
- 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, Dexter, and Cow Creek
drainages.
Area Description:
Gunnison, CO; Ouray, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov