Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 30 at 6:27PM MDT until August 30 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 5:27pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Slot canyon flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...West Central Mesa County in west central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 930 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 626 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Grand Junction and Orchard Mesa.
- 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. 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:
Mesa, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov