Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 15 at 2:42PM MDT until September 15 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 1:42pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
FFWGJT
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Eastern San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado...
* Until 545 PM MDT.
* At 242 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. 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...
Sawpit, Fall Creek and Placerville.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Fall Creek, Deep Creek, Big Bear Creek, Muddy Creek, Saltado Creek,
South Fork San Miguel River, Dolores River, Specie Creek, San
Miguel River, Leopard Creek and Alder 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.
Highway 145 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:
San Miguel, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov