Floods

NWS: Flash flood warning – Garfield County

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BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
935 PM MDT Wed Aug 21 2024

Map of affected area

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a

  • Flash Flood Warning for…
    Southeastern Garfield County in west central Colorado…
    Northwestern Pitkin County in west central Colorado…
  • Until 1245 AM MDT.
  • At 935 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 2
    to 4 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.6 to 1
    inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
    expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE…Radar.

IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

  • Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
    Carbondale and Cattle Creek.

This includes the following highways…
Colorado 82 between mile markers 8 and 14.
Colorado 133 between mile markers 58 and 68.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Highway 82 between Cattle Creek and Carbondale as well as Highway 133 south of Carbondale 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.

NWS: Flash flood warning – Garfield County

NWS: Flash flood warning – Garfield County

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National Weather Service

4:45 p.m., August 21, 2024: Flash flood warning is canceled for southeastern Garfield and Northern Pitkin counties. Excess runoff from heavy rain has ended over the warned area. If flooding has been observed, please report it to your local law enforcement agency. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
241 PM MDT Wed Aug 21 2024
Map of affected area

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a

  • Flash Flood Warning for…
    Southeastern Garfield County in west central Colorado…
    Northern Pitkin County in west central Colorado…
  • Until 545 PM MDT.
  • At 241 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.3 and 0.7 inches of
    rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1
    hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE…Radar.

IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

  • Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
    Carbondale and Cattle Creek.

This includes the following highways…Colorado 82 between mile markers 8 and 14. Colorado 133 between mile markers 66 and 68.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Highway 82 between Cattle Creek and Carbondale 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.

NWS: Flash flood warning – Garfield County

National Weather Service: Flash flood warning for western Garfield County

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National Weather Service

August 5, 2024, 1:18 p.m. – The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Western Garfield County in west central Colorado until 4:15 p.m.

At 1:18 p.m. MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.3 to 0.6 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD … Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE … Radar.

IMPACT … Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, and highways as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include … mainly rural areas of Western Garfield County

This includes Colorado 139 between mile markers 27 and 31.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Colorado 139 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.

National Weather Service: Flash flood warning for western Garfield County

GarCo911: I-70 closed through Glenwood Canyon due to flash flood warning

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Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority

Aug. 27, 2023, 12:39 a.m. – Interstate 70 open between mile markers 116 and 133 in both directions, Glenwood Springs to Dotsero.

Aug. 26, 2023, 5:22 p.m. – I-70 is closed between mile markers 116-133, in both directions, Glenwood Springs to Dotsero, due to a flash flood warning.

GarCo911: I-70 closed through Glenwood Canyon due to flash flood warning

I-70 reopened after closure in Glenwood Canyon for flash flood warning

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Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority

8.25.23, 12:44 am: I-70 is open between mile markers 116-133 both directions, Glenwood Springs and Dotsero.

Colorado Department of Transportation

UPDATE I-70 Glenwood Canyon is open – 12:35 AM (8/25) – I-70 Glenwood Canyon all lanes are open.

UPDATE I-70 Glenwood Canyon remains closed – 9:55 PM (8/24) – Crews are performing a sweep of the canyon after the Flash Flood Warning was lifted around 9 p.m. The team is clearing debris and standing water in the eastbound lanes. There currently is no estimated time for reopening.

I-70 Glenwood Canyon CLOSED – 6:30 PM (8/24) – I-70 in Glenwood Canyon is closed due to a Flash Flood Warning for the Grizzly Creek burn scar area. **All updates will continue to be posted to cotrip.org, CDOT’s Twitter page, and available by dialing 511.**

Closure points for all traffic are Exit 133 (Dotsero), Exit 116 (Glenwood Springs), Exit 109 (Canyon Creek) and Exit 87 (West Rifle). The I-70 closure will stay in place through the Warning and then crews will review whether the canyon is safe to reopen. At this time the Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 9:00 p.m. per the National Weather Service.

Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority

8.24.23, 6:22 pm: I-70 is closed between mile markers 116 and 133 both directions, Glenwood Springs and Dotsero, due to a flash flood warning.

National Weather Service

Flash Flood Warning
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
612 PM MDT Thu Aug 24 2023

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 900 PM MDT.

* At 612 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms 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.

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      3965 10709 3963 10707 3961 10711 3958 10708
      3957 10711 3955 10714 3954 10720 3954 10724
      3956 10731 3963 10729 3963 10726 3964 10725

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
I-70 reopened after closure in Glenwood Canyon for flash flood warning

NWS: Flash flood warning for Lake Christine burn area

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National Weather Service

Flash Flood Warning

National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
958 PM MDT Wed Aug 2 2023

Map of affected area

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a

  • Flash Flood Warning for…
    The Lake Christine Fire Burn Area in…
    Southwestern Eagle County in west central Colorado…
    Eastern Garfield County in west central Colorado…
    Northwestern Pitkin County in west central Colorado…
  • Until 100 AM MDT.
  • At 958 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain over the Lake Christine Fire Burn Area. Between 0.5 and
    1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
    to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow moving through the burn scar into El Jebel as well as across Fryingpan Road north of Basalt. Runoff and debris flows will also impact Cattle Creek. 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 Lake Christine Fire Burn Area.

SOURCE…Radar.

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

  • Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…Basalt, Emma and El Jebel.

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 Lake Christine 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 for Lake Christine burn area