Colorado Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 07/20/2026 12:06

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 1:06PM MDT until July 20 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 12:06pm
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Colorado, including the following counties, Garfield and Rio Blanco. * WHEN...Until 415 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 106 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between 0.8 and 1.2 inches of rain have fallen. - South Fork White River is the most likely place to experience minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... mainly rural areas of Eastern Rio Blanco and East Central Garfield Counties - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become life threatening in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
Area Description: 
Garfield, CO; Rio Blanco, CO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Junction CO