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Flood Advisory
Gunnison County · Started Jul 28, 2026 at 12:13 PM · Updated 54m ago
Gunnison Countyarea
Jul 28, 2026, 12:13 PMeffective
Jul 28, 2026, 8:00 PMexpires
NWS Grand Junctionsource
Warned area as issued by the National Weather Service
Full advisory
WHAT
Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall over the Gold Mountain Fire Burn Scar are possible.
WHERE
Gold Mountain Fire Burn Scar in Ouray County Colorado, including Dexter Creek and Cutler Creek, particularly along highway 550, and Cow Creek.
WHEN
Until 800 PM MDT Tuesday.
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 1202 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