Flash Flood Warning for Garfield, CO
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What is happening
FFWGJT The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Eastern Garfield County in west central Colorado... * Until 745 PM MDT. * At 434 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1...
What the bulletin says to do
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. Low water crossings in mountainous terrain can become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Stay alert for rocks and debris on roads, and avoid driving on flooded roads.
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Bulletin details
FFWGJT The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Eastern Garfield County in west central Colorado... * Until 745 PM MDT. * At 434 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... New Castle.
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Flash Flood Warning issued July 22 at 4:34PM MDT until July 22 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Grand Junction CO. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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