Flood Advisory — Garfield County, Colorado
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 13 at 4:38PM MDT until August 13 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Debris from mudslide and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected near Silt, CO. * WHERE...Eastern Garfield County in west central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 630 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. A mudslide along Slaughter Gulch, Peach Valley Road, and down to I-70 is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 435 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 0.8 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Silt. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 13, 2026 at 6:38 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Grand Junction CO
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET
Last Checked
28 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Garfield County, Colorado?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (28 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET.
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