Ouray Countyarea
Jul 15, 2026, 5:03 PMeffective
Jul 15, 2026, 7:00 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 is expected.
WHERE
Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray County Colorado, including Dexter and Cutler Creeks and Highway 550.
WHEN
Until 700 PM MDT.
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 501 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ouray. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood