Mesa County, CO
Alerts
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Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Saturday 09/19 1:38 PM MDT – Saturday 09/19 4:45 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO
FFWGJT
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Mesa County in west central Colorado...
* Until 445 PM MDT.
* At 138 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 1 inch in 30 minutes. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of creeks and streams.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Gateway and Turner Gulch burn scar area.
What to Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Areas Impacted
- Mesa, CO
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flash Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Flash flooding can develop in hours or minutes, so take protective action now.
- If you are in a low-lying or flood prone area, move to higher ground immediately.
- Stay off bridges over fast-moving water, and away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Weather Story
Created by the NWS Grand Junction WFO
Cooler temperatures will move in behind a passing system and cool front today. Scattered storms will be ongoing to start the day and will redevelop through the afternoon. Some storms will continue to have a heavy rainfall rate threat but the overall threat of flash flooding will be lessened today. Storms with small hail and gusty outflow winds are also possible.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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