Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 28 at 9:03PM MDT until July 29 at 12:15AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 8:03pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Utah, including the
following counties, in east central Utah, Grand. In southeast
Utah, San Juan.
* WHEN...Until 1215 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Slot canyons and
steep, dry washes can become raging currents in a matter of
minutes, even from distant rainfall. Do not attempt hiking or
canyoneering.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 903 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.3 and 0.6 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Southwestern Grand and Northern San
Juan Counties
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become life
threatening in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams
or creeks.
Immediately climb to higher ground. Runoff concentrated through
narrow canyon walls can quickly become dangerous, life threatening
conditions.
Area Description:
Grand, UT; San Juan, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov