Flash Flood Warning — Rio Blanco County, Colorado
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 13 at 1:21PM MDT until August 13 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
FFWGJT The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Lee Burn Scar in... Central Rio Blanco County in northwestern Colorado... * Until 415 PM MDT. * At 121 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Lee Burn Scar. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Lee Burn Scar. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Lee Burn Scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Central Rio Blanco County.
Effective August 13, 2026 at 3:21 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Grand Junction CO
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches in the Lee Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places. If you encounter flood waters...climb to safety. Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of creeks, roads and normally dry arroyos is likely. The heavy rains will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep terrain, especially in and around these areas.
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What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Rio Blanco County, Colorado?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET.
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