Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 14 at 10:45PM MDT until September 15 at 12:45AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 14, 2026 - 9:45pm
Expires:
September 14, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Mesa County in west central Colorado near
Whitewater...
* WHEN...Until 1245 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1045 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding
possible mud over the area roadways. Overflowing poor drainage
areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 0.3
and 0.6 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Indian Creek, Gunnison River, Rapid Creek, Colorado River, Big
Beaver Creek, Mesa Creek, Whitewater Creek, Sink Creek, East
Creek and Kannah Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Whitewater and areas near Kanah Creek.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Mesa, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov