Flood Advisory

Gunnison County · Started Jul 26, 2026 at 1:21 PM · Updated yesterday

Gunnison Countyarea

Jul 26, 2026, 1:21 PMeffective

Jul 26, 2026, 5:15 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 Burn Scar is possible.

WHERE

Gold Mountain Fire Burn Scar in Ouray County Colorado, including Dexter and Cutler Creek drainages and Highway 550... and Cow Creek.

WHEN

Until 515 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. Cow creek may also be affected. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

- At 111 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... Gold Mountain Burn Scar, including Cow Creek, and along highway 550 between Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Updates

2 · newest first

yesterday · Jul 26, 2026, 6:30 PM
Alert resolved: Flood Advisory issued July 26 at 1:21PM MDT until July 26 at 5:15PM 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 Burn Scar is possible.
WHERE
Gold Mountain Fire Burn Scar in Ouray County Colorado, including Dexter and Cutler Creek drainages and Highway 550... and Cow Creek.
WHEN
Until 515 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. Cow creek may also be affected. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- At 111 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... Gold Mountain Burn Scar, including Cow Creek, and along highway 550 between Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
yesterday · Jul 26, 2026, 4:30 PM
Update for: Flood Advisory issued July 26 at 1:21PM MDT until July 26 at 5:15PM 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 Burn Scar is possible.
WHERE
Gold Mountain Fire Burn Scar in Ouray County Colorado, including Dexter and Cutler Creek drainages and Highway 550... and Cow Creek.
WHEN
Until 515 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. Cow creek may also be affected. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- At 111 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... Gold Mountain Burn Scar, including Cow Creek, and along highway 550 between Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity: info Expires: 2026-07-26 23:15:00

Advisory issued through the National Weather Service feed. For life-threatening emergencies call 911.