Flood Advisory

Ouray County · Started Jul 22, 2026 at 11:04 AM · Updated 31m ago

Ouray Countyarea

Jul 22, 2026, 11:04 AMeffective

Jul 22, 2026, 9:00 PMexpires

NWS Grand Junctionsource

Warned area as issued by the National Weather Service

Full advisory

WHAT

Flash flooding and debris flows are possible, flooding caused by excessive rainfall over the Gold Mountain Fire is possible.

WHERE

Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray County Colorado, including Dexter and Cutler Creeks and Highway 550.

WHEN

Until 900 PM MDT Wednesday.

IMPACTS

Excessive rainfall is possible over the Gold Mountain Burn Scar which could lead to flash flooding and/or debris flows, particularly along highway 550 between Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

- At 1057 AM MDT, The probability of heavy rainfall will increase after 12 PM this afternoon, lasting through the evening. If thunderstorms develop over the Gold Mountain burn scar, debris flows are likely within Cutler and Dexter Creek drainages, including Highway 550. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Updates

2 · newest first

31m ago · Jul 23, 2026, 2:30 AM
Alert resolved: Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 11:04AM MDT until July 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved or cancelled by the National Weather Service.
WHAT
Flash flooding and debris flows are possible, flooding caused by excessive rainfall over the Gold Mountain Fire is possible.
WHERE
Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray County Colorado, including Dexter and Cutler Creeks and Highway 550.
WHEN
Until 900 PM MDT Wednesday.
IMPACTS
Excessive rainfall is possible over the Gold Mountain Burn Scar which could lead to flash flooding and/or debris flows, particularly along highway 550 between Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- At 1057 AM MDT, The probability of heavy rainfall will increase after 12 PM this afternoon, lasting through the evening. If thunderstorms develop over the Gold Mountain burn scar, debris flows are likely within Cutler and Dexter Creek drainages, including Highway 550. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
11h ago · Jul 22, 2026, 3:48 PM
Update for: Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 11:04AM MDT until July 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
WHAT
Flash flooding and debris flows are possible, flooding caused by excessive rainfall over the Gold Mountain Fire is possible.
WHERE
Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray County Colorado, including Dexter and Cutler Creeks and Highway 550.
WHEN
Until 900 PM MDT Wednesday.
IMPACTS
Excessive rainfall is possible over the Gold Mountain Burn Scar which could lead to flash flooding and/or debris flows, particularly along highway 550 between Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- At 1057 AM MDT, The probability of heavy rainfall will increase after 12 PM this afternoon, lasting through the evening. If thunderstorms develop over the Gold Mountain burn scar, debris flows are likely within Cutler and Dexter Creek drainages, including Highway 550. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity: info Expires: 2026-07-23 03:00:00

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