Flood Advisory — Ouray 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 2:22PM MDT until August 13 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Stronger thunderstorms are developing near the Gold Mountain burn scar. Flash flooding and debris flows are possible * WHERE...Gold Mountain burn scar in Ouray County in southwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 515 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall is possible over the Gold Mountain Burn Scar in the next few hours which could lead to flash flooding and/or debris flows, particularly along highway 550 between Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 219 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms near the Gold Mountain burn scar. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ouray. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 13, 2026 at 4:22 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Grand Junction CO
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Avoid Cutler and Dexter Creek drainages. Monitor for future updates and potential upgrade to a flash flood warning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Ouray 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 (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Ouray County?
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