Flash Flood Watch

Moffat County · Started Sep 15, 2026 at 10:27 PM

Moffat Countyarea

Sep 15, 2026, 10:27 PMeffective

Sep 16, 2026, 3:00 AMexpires

NWS Grand Junction COsource

Warned area as issued by the National Weather Service

Full advisory

WHAT

Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Lee Fire Scar burn scar.

WHERE

A portion of northwest Colorado, including Rio Blanco County.

WHEN

Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday.

IMPACTS

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

- National Weather Service Meteorologists are monitoring the potential for heavy rainfall over the burn area, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Rio Blanco. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Updates

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Sep 16, 2026, 4:30 AM
Alert resolved: Flash Flood Watch issued September 15 at 10:27PM MDT until September 16 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved or cancelled by the National Weather Service.
WHAT
Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Lee Fire Scar burn scar.
WHERE
A portion of northwest Colorado, including Rio Blanco County.
WHEN
Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday.
IMPACTS
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are monitoring the potential for heavy rainfall over the burn area, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Rio Blanco. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Sep 16, 2026, 12:30 AM
Update for: Flash Flood Watch issued September 15 at 10:27PM MDT until September 16 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
WHAT
Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Lee Fire Scar burn scar.
WHERE
A portion of northwest Colorado, including Rio Blanco County.
WHEN
Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday.
IMPACTS
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are monitoring the potential for heavy rainfall over the burn area, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Rio Blanco. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity: warning Expires: 2026-09-16 09:00:00

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