Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 26 at 2:55PM MDT until July 26 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 1:55pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following
county, La Plata.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding and overflowing in low-lying and poor
drainage areas. Avoid traveling and recreating through the
advisory area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 252 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.75 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Grimes Creek drainage area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Low water crossings in mountainous terrain can become dangerous in
heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate
route.
Area Description:
La Plata, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov