Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 22 at 4:06PM MDT until July 22 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 3:06pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
FFWGJT
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Garfield County in west central Colorado...
* Until 715 PM MDT.
* At 406 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 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.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
New Castle.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Low water crossings in mountainous terrain can become dangerous in
heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate
route.
Stay alert for rocks and debris on roads, and avoid driving on
flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
SNM: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS hasta 7:15 PM MDT. Evite areas inundadas.
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS en efecto para esta area hasta las 7:15 PM MDT. Esta es una situacion peligrosa y amenaza la vida. No intente viajar a menos que sea para abandonar un area propensa a inundaciones o bajo una orden de desalojo.
Area Description:
Garfield, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: