Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 15 at 2:24PM MDT until September 15 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
FFWGJT
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Garfield County in west central Colorado...
* Until 530 PM MDT.
* At 224 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.4 and 0.8 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1.5 inches
in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Glenwood Springs, Carbondale and Cattle Creek.
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.
The Highway 82 corridor is 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov