Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 6:13PM MDT until September 19 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 5:13pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Pitkin County in west central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 915 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...A mudslide over Highway 133 north of Redstone is on going
or expected to begin shortly. Avoid traveling and recreating
through the advisory area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 610 PM MDT, local law enforcement reported a mudslide due to
heavy rain 1 to 3 miles north of Redstone due to thunderstorms.
This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.2 and
0.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Redstone is the most likely place to experience minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Redstone.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Highway 133 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:
Pitkin, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov