Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 19 at 6:19PM MDT until September 19 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 5:19pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
FFWGJT
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Western Garfield County in west central Colorado...
* Until 915 PM MDT.
* At 619 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area along Highway 139 near and south
of Douglas Pass. Between 0.6 and 0.8 inches of rain have fallen.
The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Western Garfield County.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Highway 139 near Douglas Pass 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