Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 26 at 4:06PM MDT until July 26 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 3:06pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
FFWGJT
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Ferris burn scar in...
Northwestern Dolores County in southwestern Colorado...
North Central Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado...
* Until 700 PM MDT.
* At 406 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Ferris Burn Scar. Between 0.2 and 0.6 inches
of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 4 inches
in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall will result in debris flow moving through the
Ferris Burn Scar. 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 Ferris Burn
Scar.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around
the Ferris Burn Scar.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ferris Burn Scar
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. 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.
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:
Dolores, CO; Montezuma, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: