Flood Advisory — Rio Blanco 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 2:38PM MDT until August 13 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Moffat County in northwestern Colorado... Northern Rio Blanco County in northwestern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 545 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 237 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... Mainly rural areas of South Central Moffat and Northern Rio Blanco Counties. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Grand Junction CO
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
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 Rio Blanco 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 (just now). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Rio Blanco County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Moffat County.