Headline:
Flash Flood Watch issued August 29 at 12:39PM MDT until August 30 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flash Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 11:39am
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
are possible over the Gold Mountain burn scar.
* WHERE...The Gold Mountain Burn Scar north of Ouray, particularly
along Highway 550 between Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible today which
could lead to flash flooding and/or debris flows. Residents near
the Gold Mountain burn scar should prepare for potential debris
flows moving through Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek. Be sure to stay
up to date with information from local authorities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The highest potential for flash flooding and debris flows will
fall between 6 PM and midnight tonight.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Northwestern San Juan Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov