Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 30 at 7:25PM MDT until August 30 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 6:25pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
FFWGJT
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The northwest side of the Turner Gulch Fire Scar burn scar in...
Southwestern Mesa County in west central Colorado...
* Until 1000 PM MDT.
* At 725 PM MDT, local law enforcement reported that heavy rain over
the northwest side of the Turner Gulch Fire Scar Burn Scar produced
mud and rock flows over Hwy-141 about 4 miles north of Gateway,
mile marker 115. Between 0.8 and 1.5 inches of rain fell over the
area. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar has resulted in debris
flow moving through the West Creek. The debris flow can consist of
rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the northwest side of the
Turner Gulch Fire Scar Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
northwest side of the Turner Gulch Fire Scar Burn Scar.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Southwestern Mesa County.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Ute Creek, North Fork West Creek and West Creek.
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches
in the Northwest area of the Ferris Fire Scar Burn Scar. Severe
debris flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and
driveways may be washed away in places. If you encounter flood
waters...climb to safety.
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.
Area Description:
Mesa, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov