Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 5:50PM MDT until July 16 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 4:50pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
FFWGJT
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Grand County in east central Utah...
* Until 845 PM MDT.
* At 550 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the North Fork Mill Creek, Grandstaff Canyon and
Castle Creek. Between 0.5 and 1.0 inches of rain have fallen. The
expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 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...
Moab and Castle Valley.
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.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: