Rio Blanco 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 1:29 PM MDT – Saturday 09/19 4:30 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO
FFWGJT
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... The Lee burn scar in... Northeastern Rio Blanco County in northwestern Colorado...
* Until 430 PM MDT.
* At 129 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Lee Burn Scar. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the warning area will cause mud slides near steep terrain. The mud slide can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Lee Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Lee Burn Scar.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Northeastern Rio Blanco County.
What to Do
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches in the Lee Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places. If you encounter flood waters...climb to safety.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Areas Impacted
- Rio Blanco, 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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