Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 25 at 2:07PM MDT until September 25 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 1:07pm
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
FFWGJT
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Lee and P-L Gulch burn scar in...
South Central Rio Blanco County in northwestern Colorado...
* Until 500 PM MDT.
* At 207 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Lee and P-L Gulch Burn Scars. Between 0.3 and
0.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to
2.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.3 to 0.8
inches are possible in the warned area. 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...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the Lee and P-L Gulch Burn
Scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
Lee and P-L Gulch Burn Scar.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of South Central Rio Blanco County.
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches
in the Lee and P-L Gulch 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:
Rio Blanco, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov