Resolved Aug 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM. Kept for reference.
LowFloodNWS Grand Junction CO
Flood Advisory
Ouray County · Started Aug 12, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Ouray Countyarea
Aug 12, 2026, 3:34 PMeffective
Aug 12, 2026, 4:45 PMexpires
NWS Grand Junction COsource
Warned area as issued by the National Weather Service
Full advisory
WHAT
Flash flooding and debris flows are possible.
WHERE
Gold Mountain burn scar in Ouray County, Colorado...
WHEN
Until 445 PM MDT.
IMPACTS
Storms producing excessive rainfall are developing upstream and near the Gold Mountain Burn Scar. Excessive rain is possible and could lead to flash flooding and/or debris flows, particularly along highway 550 between Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- At 333 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms south of the burn scar. Flash flooding and debris flows remain possible in Cutler and Dexter Creek drainages. - Cutler and Dexter Creek drainages is the most likely place to experience minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ouray. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood