Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 19 at 3:40PM MDT until July 19 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following
counties, Dolores and Montezuma.
* WHEN...Until 645 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 339 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause ponding on roads and small
stream flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Cahone and Yellow Jacket.
- 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.
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:
Dolores, CO; Montezuma, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
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