Flood Advisory for Ouray, CO
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What is happening
What: Flash flooding and debris flows are possible, flooding caused by excessive rainfall over the Gold Mountain Fire is possible. 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...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Climb to higher ground. Avoid Cutler and Dexter Creek drainages.
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* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows are possible, flooding caused by excessive rainfall over the Gold Mountain Fire is possible. * WHERE...Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray County Colorado, including Dexter and Cutler Creeks and Highway 550. * WHEN...Until 900 PM MDT Wednesday. * 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. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1057 AM MDT, The probability of heavy rainfall will increase after 12 PM this afternoon, lasting through the evening. If thunderstorms develop over the Gold Mountain burn scar, debris flows are likely within Cutler and Dexter Creek drainages, including Highway 550. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 11:04AM MDT until July 22 at 9:00PM 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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