Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 10:46PM MDT until July 23 at 1:45AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 9:46pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows are possible, flooding
caused by excessive rainfall over the Gold Mountain Burn Scar is
possible.
* WHERE...Gold Mountain Burn Scar in Ouray County Colorado,
including Dexter and Cutler Creek drainages and Highway 550.
* WHEN...Until 145 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall is possible over the Gold Mountain
Burn Scar which could lead to flash flooding and/or debris flows,
particularly along highway 550 between Cutler Creek and Dexter
Creek. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and
other loose materials.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1046 PM MDT, At 1045 PM MDT, The probability of heavy
rainfall will
increase through at least midnight. If thunderstorms develop
over the Gold Mountain burn scar, debris flows are likely
within Cutler and Dexter Creek drainages, including Highway
550.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Climb to higher ground. Avoid Cutler and Dexter Creek drainages.
Area Description:
Ouray, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: