Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 7:45PM MDT until September 16 at 10:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 6:45pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 1045 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 744 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Between 0.3 and 0.6 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sawpit, Placerville and Fall Creek.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Highway 145 between Norwood Hill and Sawpit is prone to rockslides
and mudslides in heavy rain. Stay alert for rocks and debris on
roads, and avoid driving on flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
San Miguel, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov