Resolved Aug 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM. Kept for reference.
LowFloodNWS Grand Junction CO
Flood Advisory
Ouray County · Started Aug 11, 2026 at 3:25 PM · Updated 1h ago
Ouray Countyarea
Aug 11, 2026, 3:25 PMeffective
Aug 11, 2026, 6:15 PMexpires
NWS Grand Junction COsource
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 possible over the Gold Mountain Burn Scar.
WHERE
Gold Mountain Burn Scar in Ouray County including Dexter and Cutler Creek drainages and Highway 550.
WHEN
Until 615 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 325 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms beginning to develop over or near the Gold Mountain Burn Scar. Be prepared to take action if stronger storms develop. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gold Mountain Burn Scar between Ouray and Portland including Dexter and Cutler Creeks - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood