Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 3:52PM MDT until July 23 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 2:52pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows are possible, flooding
caused by excessive rainfall over the Gold Mountain Fire Burn Scar
is possible.
* WHERE...Gold Mountain Fire Burn Scar in Ouray County Colorado,
including Dexter and Cutler Creek drainages and Highway 550.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM 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 346 PM MDT, the probability of heavy rainfall will
increase through at least 7 pm MDT. 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
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: