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NWS: Flash flood warning in Glenwood Canyon

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National Weather Service

BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
620 PM MDT Mon Jun 27 2022

Map of flash flood warning area

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a

  • Flash Flood Warning for…
    The Grizzly Creek Fire Burn Area in…
    Western Eagle County in west central Colorado…
    East Central Garfield County in west central Colorado…
  • Until 915 PM MDT.
  • At 620 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms and stronger
    showers producing heavy rain over the Grizzly Creek Fire Burn
    Area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow
moving through the Glenwood Canyon area. The debris flow can consist
of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.

HAZARD…Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding in and around the Grizzly
Creek Fire Burn Area.

SOURCE…Radar.

IMPACT…Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around
the Grizzly Creek Fire Burn Area.

  • Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
    Glenwood Springs and Shoshone.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks…streams…and
ditches in the Grizzly Creek Fire Burn Area. 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.

NWS: Flash flood warning in Glenwood Canyon

NWS: Flash flood watch for Grizzly Creek Fire burn area Monday, June 23 evening

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National Weather Service

Central Colorado River Basin-Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain
Valleys-Flat Tops
746 pm MDT Thu Jun 23 2022
Map of flash flood watch area

FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE GRIZZLY CREEK FIRE BURN AREA IN EFFECT
UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING

  • WHAT…Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Grizzly Creek Fire burn area.
  • WHERE…Grizzly Creek burn scar.
  • WHEN…Until 11 pm MDT this evening.
  • IMPACTS…Heavy rainfall over the Grizzly Creek Fire Burn Area is possible during the watch period. Residents near the Grizzly Creek Fire burn area should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS
  • National Weather Service meteorologists are monitoring the potential for heavy rainfall over the Grizzly Creek Fire burn area, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

NWS: Flash flood watch for Grizzly Creek Fire burn area Monday, June 23 evening

NWS: Flash flood watch for Grizzly Creek Fire burn area June 19

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National Weather Service

Central Colorado River Basin-Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-Flat Tops
858 AM MDT Sun Jun 19 2022
Flash flood watch map

FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE GRIZZLY CREEK FIRE BURN AREA IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING.

  • WHAT…Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Grizzly Creek Fire burn area.
  • WHERE…Portions of northwest Colorado and west central Colorado, including the following areas, in northwest Colorado, Flat Tops. In west central Colorado, Central Colorado River Basin and Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys.
  • WHEN…From 11 AM MDT this morning through 9 PM MDT this evening.
  • IMPACTS…Heavy rainfall over the Grizzly Creek Fire burn area is possible during the period of the watch. Residents near the Grizzly Creek Fire burn area should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS
  • National Weather Service meteorologists are monitoring the potential for heavy rainfall over the Grizzly Creek Fire burn area, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

NWS: Flash flood watch for Grizzly Creek Fire burn area June 19

NWS: Flash flood watch specific to Grizzly Creek Fire burn area June 18

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National Weather Service

Central Colorado River Basin-Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-Flat Tops
902 AM MDT Sat Jun 18 2022
Flash flood watch map

FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE GRIZZLY CREEK FIRE BURN AREA IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING

  • WHAT…Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Grizzly Creek Fire burn area.
  • WHERE…Portions of northwest Colorado and west central Colorado, including the following areas, in northwest Colorado, Flat Tops, in west central Colorado, Central Colorado River Basin and Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys. This watch is specific to the Grizzly Creek burn scar in Glenwood Canyon.
  • WHEN…From 1 PM MDT this afternoon through 10 PM MDT this evening.
  • IMPACTS…Heavy rainfall is possible over the Grizzly Creek Fire burn area during the period of the watch. Residents near the Grizzly Creek Fire burn area should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS
  • National Weather Service Meteorologists are monitoring the potential for heavy rainfall over the Grizzly Creek Fire burn area, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

NWS: Flash flood watch specific to Grizzly Creek Fire burn area June 18

GCSO: Exercise/drill planned June 29 at GVHS

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Garfield County Sheriff’s Office

The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with members of Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District, Care Flight, Classic Air Medical, Colorado River Fire Rescue, Parachute Police Department, Garfield County Emergency Management, Glenwood Springs Fire Department, Glenwood Springs Police Department, Grand Valley Fire Protection District, Grand River Health, Valley View Hospital, Grand Valley High School and the Northwest Regional Healthcare Coalition will be staging an exercise on June 29, 2022.

The exercise will begin at the Grand Valley High School in Parachute, Colorado around 8:00 a.m., with the completion of all exercises on that site by 4:00 p.m. The idea is to test the reaction time, various equipment operation, interagency coordination and support in preparation for an actual emergency or incident. Such an incident could likely test all these resources.

The area immediately around the Grand Valley High School will be closed to the public during the exercise. The public will note, from a distance, the presence of various first responders and equipment including multiple Law Enforcement Agencies and EMS with their resources moving on and off the site during the drill. Activities may be intense, at times, depending on what resources are being tested.

These exercises are an important part of being prepared, should an actual incident or emergency occur. We appreciate the cooperation of the public, as well as all parties involved.

GCSO: Exercise/drill planned June 29 at GVHS

I-70 westbound and Highway 6 closures in Glenwood Springs for a fire, containment declared

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Glenwood Springs Fire Department

6.14.22, 8:22 pm

115 Fire

Glenwood Springs, Colo – At 12:46 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, Glenwood Springs Fire Department was called to a brush fire located along westbound I-70, near mile marker 115. 

Upon arrival, firefighters found three individual fires spaced a quarter-mile apart, burning in grass and brush on the north side of I-70.  Firefighters immediately began extinguishment efforts.  On the westernmost fire, firefighters were joined by local passerbys who contributed to extinguishment efforts with the use of their fire extinguishers.  The two eastern fires quickly merged.  The fires totaled 1 acre in size by the time they were contained, which took less than 30 minutes.

Five engines, two water trucks, and four command vehicles with 21 firefighters from Colorado River Fire Rescue, Division of Fire Prevention and Control, and Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire (UCR) assisted with this incident.  A helicopter from UCR led reconnaissance efforts.  Additionally, 15 personnel from Colorado State Patrol, Garfield County Sheriff, Colorado Department of Transportation, Glenwood Springs Police Department, and City of Glenwood Springs Public Works responded to this incident.

Incident Commander, Harlan Nimmo, said, “Quick response from multiple agencies and locals stopped this fire in its tracks.  We appreciate our partners and their support.”

The Garfield County Fire Investigation Team investigated the cause of this fire and determined that sparks from chains started this fire.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

There will be no further information released.

Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority

6.14.22, 3:09 pm: Hwy 6 is open at Devereux Rd and Donegan Rd both directions, Glenwood Springs.

Glenwood Springs Fire Department

6.14.22, 2:53 pm: UPDATE: Fire crews have left the westbound lanes of I-70. Highway 6 is anticipated to reopen in approximately 30 minutes.

6.14.22, 1:42 pm: UPDATE: 3 individual fires totaling approximately 1 acre are now contained.

Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority

6.14.22, 1:33 pm: Left lane of I-70 is open at mile-marker 116 WB, Glenwood Springs. Crews are still working in the area, please travel slowly and safely.

Colorado Department of Transportation

6.14.22, 1:31 pm: I-70 westbound: Road closed due to traffic impacts between exit 116 – Glenwood Springs/Aspen and exit 111, South Canyon. Slowed speeds advised. Small fires in area.

Glenwood Springs Fire Department

6.14.22, 1:29 pm UPDATE: No evacuations have been ordered, and none are expected to be ordered for this incident.

Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority

6.14.22, 1:12 pm: Hwy 6 is closed between Devereux Rd and Donegan Rd both directions, Glenwood Springs, due to a fire.

Glenwood Springs Fire Department

6.14.22, 12:55 pm: We are responding to 3 reported brush fires at mile marker 115 on westbound I-70.

Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority

6.14.22, 12:58 pm: I-70 is closed at mile-marker 116 Glenwood Springs WB, I70, due to a fire.

I-70 westbound and Highway 6 closures in Glenwood Springs for a fire, containment declared

GCECA, Eagle County, CDOT: I-70 reopened

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Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority

6.12.22, 9:20 pm: I-70 is open at mile-marker 116 EB, Glenwood Springs.

Colorado Department of Transportation

6.12.22, 8:23 pm: Between Exit 114: West Glenwood and Exit 116: Glenwood Springs; Aspen (Glenwood Canyon) at Mile Point 116. Road closed expect delays due to traffic impacts.

6.12.22, 8:12 pm: Between Exit 129: Bair Ranch and Exit 133: Dotsero (1 mile west of Dotsero) at Mile Point 132. The right lane is closed due to traffic impacts.

Eagle County alert

6.12.22, 9:20 pm: I-70 all lanes are open, crews are clear, and fire is under control. Crews will continue to monitor as high winds are expected again tomorrow.

6.12.22, 8:20 pm: Thanks to the crews’ quick initial response to a fire along I70, it allowed for a quick attack and they have stopped forward progress.

Due to the fire being in close proximity to the freeway there was a temporary stoppage of traffic, but I-70 has since reopened. We urge vehicles to use caution if traveling in the area due to fire personnel still working on any hotspots. We are still trying to determine the cause of the fire and currently estimate the fire to be 1-2 acres in size with a low potential to spread. Thank you for everyone’s patience.

Update: (7:45 pm) – Gypsum Fire Protection District is working in unified command with BLM Colorado Fire with a good initial knockdown. The fire is holding at 1-2 acres and no homes or property are being threatened.
I70 WB is now open and crews are working to open 1 lane EB I70 soon.
Holding at 1-2 acres and not threats to homes or property
***Update on fire near Dotsero*** – I-70 Closed in both directions. 1-2 acres on BLM land. Crews are on scene.
(7:15 pm) – Developing Incident – EB I-70 closed at MP 132 in Dotsero due to wildland fire.

Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority

6.12.22, 7:32 pm: I-70 is closed at mile-marker 116 EB, Glenwood Springs, due to a fire.

Eagle County alert

06.12.22, 7:08 pm: I-70 EB, mm 132 in Dotsero is closed due to a wildland fire.

Visit https://cotrip.org/home.htm for the most up to date road closure information.

For a map of highway mile markers (MM) please go to the following link;
https://vailgov.com/I-70_Milemarkers_EC

GCECA, Eagle County, CDOT: I-70 reopened

GCECA: Fire closes river frontage road in Silt

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Colorado River Fire Rescue

Photo of fire posted by Colorado River Fire Rescue

5.23.22, 8:12 p.m. – Road reopened. Follow Colorado River Fire Rescue on facebook @ColoradoRiverFireRescue

Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority

5.23.22, 8:36 p.m. – River frontage road is now open at Divide Creek both directions, Silt.

5.23.22, 6:14 p.m. – River frontage road in Silt is closed at Divide Creek both directions, due to a fire.

GCECA: Fire closes river frontage road in Silt

CDOT: Fire in Glenwood Canyon contained

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Glenwood Springs Fire Department

May 10, 4:37 pm – UPDATE on the wildfire in Glenwood Canyon. The fire is contained and crews are in mop-up mode. Crews were able to keep the fire at 1/4 acre.

Assisting agencies include Union Pacific Railroad, Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit East and Central Zones, Garfield County Sheriff’s Office – Colorado, and Colorado River Fire Rescue.

Glenwood Springs Fire Department

May 10, 3:34 pm – We are on scene of a small brush fire in Glenwood Canyon, around mile marker 122. The fire is on the south side of the river, and is roughly 1/4 acre in size. There is no threat to the public at this time.

Estamos en la escena de un pequeño incendio de maleza en Glenwood Canyon, alrededor del marcador de milla 122. El incendio está en el lado sur de la interestatal, y tiene aproximadamente 1/4 de acre de tamaño. No hay amenaza para el público en este momento.

Colorado Department of Transportation

May 10, 3:28 pm – Between Exit 121: Grizzly Creek and Exit 123: Shoshone (Glenwood Springs) at Mile Point 121.7. Fire activity, not threatening I-70. There is a right lane closure for eastbound traffic to assist emergency response to the fire.

Do not call 911 if you see smoke in this area.

CDOT: Fire in Glenwood Canyon contained