GARFIELD, CO — FFWGJT
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... South Central Garfield County in west central Colorado...
* Until 630 PM MDT.
* At 330 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain above Roan Creek. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT
Flooding in Garfield, CO can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS