Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 1:38PM MDT until September 22 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 12:38pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
FFWGJT
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Ferris burn scar in...
Central Dolores County in southwestern Colorado...
* Until 345 PM MDT.
* At 138 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Ferris Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of
rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in
debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation
and other loose materials.
HAZARD...Flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in
and around the Ferris Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of areas in and around the Ferris Burn
Scar.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Central Dolores County.
Instruction:
Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of
creeks...streams...and ditches in the Ferris 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.
Area Description:
Dolores, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov