Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 15 at 9:58AM MDT until September 15 at 1:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 8:58am
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
FFWGJT
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Babylon burn scar in...
Central San Juan County in southeastern Utah...
* Until 100 PM MDT.
* At 958 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Babylon Burn Scar. 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 Babylon Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
Babylon Burn Scar.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Central San Juan County.
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches
in the Babylon 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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
Area Description:
San Juan, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov