National Weather Service

August 5, 2024, 1:18 p.m. – The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Western Garfield County in west central Colorado until 4:15 p.m.

At 1:18 p.m. MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.3 to 0.6 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD … Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE … Radar.

IMPACT … Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, and highways as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include … mainly rural areas of Western Garfield County

This includes Colorado 139 between mile markers 27 and 31.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Colorado 139 is prone to rockslides and mudslides in heavy rain. Stay alert for rocks and debris on roads, and avoid driving on flooded roads. Find an alternate route.