Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 4:58PM MDT until September 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Garfield County in west central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 800 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 456 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to training
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 0.4 and 0.7 inches of rain have fallen. Rainfall rates of
1 to 2 inches an hour are possible.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Rifle.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Garfield, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov