Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 10:59PM MDT until July 23 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 9:59pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected. This area of rainfall is moving over areas
that have already received heavy rain earlier today.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following
county, San Miguel.
* WHEN...Until 200 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1057 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
flooding. Between 0.2 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Norwood, Sawpit, Placerville and Fall Creek and areas along
Highway 145.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Highway 145 between Norwood and Sawpit is prone to rockslides and
mudslides in heavy rain. Stay alert for rocks and debris on roads,
and avoid driving on flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
San Miguel, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: