Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 4:28AM MDT until September 16 at 6:30AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 3:28am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Mesa County in west central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 630 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Mud or rockslides near I-70 into the lower
portion of DeBeque Canyon will be possible. Avoid traveling and
recreating through the advisory area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 428 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 0.2 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. Mud and
rockslides are also possible along the lower portions of DeBeque
Canyon.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Palisade and Cameo.
- 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