{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.8b6f01d553b155cc4c8085caae73d20668384d6c.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flash Flood Warning issued September 15 at 2:24PM MDT until September 15 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-15","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.8b6f01d553b155cc4c8085caae73d20668384d6c.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Grand Junction CO"},"word_count":242,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flash Flood Warning: Flash Flood Warning issued September 15 at 2:24PM MDT until September 15 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Garfield, CO\n**Issued by:** NWS Grand Junction CO\n**Sent:** 2026-09-15T14:24:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-15T14:24:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-15T17:30:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nFFWGJT\n\nThe National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a\n\n* Flash Flood Warning for...\nSoutheastern Garfield County in west central Colorado...\n\n* Until 530 PM MDT.\n\n* At 224 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing\nheavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.4 and 0.8 inches of\nrain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1.5 inches\nin 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.\n\nHAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,\nhighways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor\ndrainage and low-lying areas.\n\n* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...\nGlenwood Springs, Carbondale and Cattle Creek.\n\n## Instructions\nTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles.\n\nBe aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.\n\nPlease report observed flooding to local emergency services or law\nenforcement and request they pass this information to the National\nWeather Service when you can do so safely.\n\nThe Highway 82 corridor is prone to rockslides and mudslides in heavy\nrain. Stay alert for rocks and debris on roads, and avoid driving on\nflooded roads. Find an alternate route."}