Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 4:42PM MDT until July 21 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 442 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain in Highway 145 between Norwood Hill and Placerville. Between
0.6 and 0.8 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already
occurring with multiple mudslides reported around 3:30 pm MDT along
Highway 145 between Norwood Hill and Placerville.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Norwood and Placerville, including areas along Highway 145.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Highway 145 between Norwood Hill and Placerville 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:
Montrose, CO; San Miguel, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: