Resolved Aug 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Kept for reference.
LowFloodNWS Grand Junction CO
Flood Advisory
San Miguel County · Started Aug 12, 2026 at 5:23 PM
San Miguel Countyarea
Aug 12, 2026, 5:23 PMeffective
Aug 12, 2026, 7:30 PMexpires
NWS Grand Junction COsource
Warned area as issued by the National Weather Service
Full advisory
WHAT
Debris from mudslide and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
Northeastern San Miguel County along Highway 145 between Sawpit and Placerville...
WHEN
Until 730 PM MDT.
IMPACTS
Water and debris flows over along Highway 145 between Sawpit and Placerville or expected to begin shortly.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- At 523 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in Highway 145 near Sawpit and Placerville. Between 0.1 and 0.2 inches of rain have fallen. - Highway 145 near Sawpit and Placerville is the most likely place to experience minor flooding. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.4 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sawpit, Fall Creek and Placerville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood