Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 15 at 9:15PM MDT until September 15 at 10:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 8:15pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northwestern Mesa County in west central Colorado...
Central Grand County in east central Utah...
This includes the I-70 corridor between Crescent Junction, in Utah,
and Grand Junction, in Colorado.
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows
over low-water crossings. Ponding of water in urban or other areas
is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 915 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fruita, Mack, Loma and Redlands.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging currents in a matter
of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Mesa, CO; Grand, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov