{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.f00f6b1fbe35777ec9c1a4152399d983439fbca1.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flash Flood Warning issued September 15 at 2:42PM MDT until September 15 at 5:45PM 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.f00f6b1fbe35777ec9c1a4152399d983439fbca1.001.1","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":254,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flash Flood Warning: Flash Flood Warning issued September 15 at 2:42PM MDT until September 15 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** San Miguel, CO\n**Issued by:** NWS Grand Junction CO\n**Sent:** 2026-09-15T14:42:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-15T14:42:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-15T17:45:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nFFWGJT\n\nThe National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a\n\n* Flash Flood Warning for...\nEastern San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado...\n\n* Until 545 PM MDT.\n\n* At 242 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing\nheavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or\nexpected 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...\nSawpit, Fall Creek and Placerville.\n\nThis includes the following streams and drainages...\nFall Creek, Deep Creek, Big Bear Creek, Muddy Creek, Saltado Creek,\nSouth Fork San Miguel River, Dolores River, Specie Creek, San\nMiguel River, Leopard Creek and Alder 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\nHighway 145 is prone to rockslides and mudslides in heavy rain. Stay\nalert for rocks and debris on roads, and avoid driving on flooded\nroads. Find an alternate route."}